May 7, 2014
A Kennedy "Duke" Ellington 115th birthday anniversary is planned for May 11 at Millenium Park's Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr. with 3 p.m. refreshments and the Tribute Concert following at 4 p.m. featuring the Duke Ellington Orchestra and guest vocalist Greta Pope.
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Jazz Greats to be Honored at Grant Park Jazz Festival
A Millenium Park celebration by Jazz Unites Inc. is planned in honor of the 115th birthday anniversary of the late, great, jazz musician, Kennedy “Duke” Ellington and the 40th anniversary of the first Duke Ellington tribute in Grant Park. The event will also honor Jazz "piano powerhouse" Willie Pickens.