# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Memphis honors Duke Ellington’s legacy with live performances, student musicians, and a powerful International Jazz Month celebration.About this EventMusic Royalty Is Coming To Memphis. Duke Ellington’s "Heirs to the Jazz Throne" -The Savoy Ellingtons, April Ellington, and Edward Ellington Jr. — are bringing their father’s legendary legacy home to the city he loved.An Evening of Ellington, a landmark cultural celebration honoring the enduring legacy of Duke Ellington and his deep, often overlooked connection to The City of Memphis, will reconnect Memphis with a powerful piece of its musical history.Presented by Stax Music Academy and Soulsville Foundation in partnership with Voice Concepts Incorporated, this unforgettable evening brings Ellington’s legacy to life through world-class performances and a powerful intergenerational collaboration. Joined by Living Legend H.B. Barnum -Musical Conductor for Aretha Franklin (for 42 years) and other iconic artists, including Frank Sinatra, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey — all with a direct connection to the Ellington legacy — and to this remarkable program.Adding to the evening's significance, is world-renowned Major Recording Artist Wendy Moten who is a genre-defying Vocalist with Memphis roots that have carried her seamlessly across the music genres of Country, Jazz, and Pop — Wendy will deliver a Special Tribute Performance to The Savoy Ellingtons, performing “Come Sunday,” a deeply moving composition from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Collection — the body of work that Ellington himself considered his greatest achievement.*This special tribute performance is presented by Memphis Tourism — Convention & Visitors Bureau.This is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event you won’t want to miss.At the heart of the evening is a 100-piece student orchestra anchored by the Memphis Central High School Jazz Band — the #1 Jazz Band in the World and Winners of the 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City, founded by jazz icon Wynton Marsalis. Directed by Dr. Ollie Liddell, the ensemble will be joined by students from Overton High School, White Station High School, Cordova High School, and Collierville High School — The Top 5 of Memphis’ finest high schools together on one stage, representing the extraordinary next generation of Memphis musicians.This unforgettable evening brings Ellington’s legacy to life through world-class performances and a powerful intergenerational collaboration. More than a concert, An Evening of Ellington is a celebration of Memphis as a global birthplace of music—and a powerful reminder of the city’s role in shaping the sound of America.Date: Friday, April 17, 2026Time: Doors Open at 7:00 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PMLocation: Crosstown Theater, Memphis, TNAdmission: Free and open to the communityAttire: Elegant Evening Chic. Formal Attire optional. No Casual.FREE admission. RSVP required.staxmusicacademy.org | soulsvillefoundation.org | (901)942-7627Presented by Stax Music Academy & Soulsville Foundation, in partnership with Voice Concepts Incorporated, with support of Memphis Tourism Convention & Visitors Bureau. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/an-evening-of-ellington-—-memphis’s-celebration-of-international-jazz-month/100001987277620860 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Workshops, Concerts, Contests, Theatre, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Memphis - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Crosstown Theater - **lat**: 35.152629 - **long**: -90.0138223 - **full address**: Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f23ed1aefbd29f0300bd05cd62714ac013e90ce6ec2718f0d672966e16e4708e-rimg-w1200-h2500-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1776059264 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month being held? - **A:** An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month? - **A:** An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month is organized by Stax Music Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening of Ellington — Memphis’s Celebration of International Jazz Month is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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