# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This concert is the official 2026 International Jazz Day celebration for Portland, Maine.

International Jazz Day, created by UNESCO and led by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, celebrates jazz as a global force for unity, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Each year, performances take place around the world—from Ireland to Iran, Kenya to New Zealand—and this event proudly represents Portland’s official contribution to that worldwide celebration.

The Novel Jazz Septet is dedicated to sharing the music and stories of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and members of Ellington’s legendary orchestra. Together, Ellington and Strayhorn composed thousands of works—many of them rarely heard. Novel Jazz brings these overlooked gems to life alongside classic standards, drawing from original recordings and manuscripts housed in the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian and the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of Congress. Reimagined for septet and shaped with a contemporary sensibility, this music feels both timeless and new.

The ensemble is made up of seasoned New England jazz musicians whose deep experience and shared love of swing, storytelling, and groove result in performances that are joyful, soulful, and irresistibly engaging.

“The result is a sound that made me sway, smile, groove, slow-dance with myself around the living room, and play air snare drums.”
— Aimsel Ponti, Portland Press Herald

“There are two kinds of worries—those you can do something about and those you can’t. Don’t spend any time on the latter.”
— Duke Ellington

Learn more: www.mainejazz.net
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/novel-jazz-septet-celebrates-the-music-of-duke-ellington/200029625267345
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, fine-arts, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Hill Arts ME
- **lat**: 43.667226015061
- **long**: -70.246034650256
- **full address**: The Hill Arts ME, 76 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3617, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON being held?
  - **A:** NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Hill Arts ME, 76 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3617, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON?
  - **A:** NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON is organized by The Hill Arts ME.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Hill Arts ME's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Hill Arts ME a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Hill Arts ME has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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