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Concerts and Events Schedule
2009-2010 Season
Portrait of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley
Saturday, October 24 – Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
One of the great alto saxophonists, Julian “Cannonball” Adderley burst upon the jazz in 1955 forming a quintet with his brother Nat Adderley. His first attempt as a band leader failed which precipitated a short but important stint with Miles Davis from 1957 to 1959, but eventually returned to leading his on group from 1959 till his death in 1975. This concert will look at the time brief time with Miles Davis to his own career as a leader.
For tickets go to: http://residentassociates.org
Swingin’ in the Holidays
Friday, December 4 - Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
Come bring in the holiday season with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra performing swingin’ holiday classic.
For tickets go to: http://residentassociates.org
“The Lady Who Swings the Band” - Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration
Saturday, February 6 – Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
In celebration of Mary Lou Williams 100th birthday and Black History Month the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will sample the vast musical career of Mary Lou. This program will feature music throughout her career including Andy Kirk and the Clouds of Joy, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, up until her death.
For tickets go to: http://residentassociates.org
A Jazz Collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Jazz Program
Saturday & Sunday, February 27-28 – Manchester Craftsman’s Guild, Pittsburgh, PA
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most significant vocalists of all time. She recorded a multitude of classic albums with a big band. This evening will feature many of the original big band arrangements graciously made available to MCG by the Smithsonian Institution’s Jazz Program with the assistance of the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation. Pittsburgh favorite and New York Voices co-founder, Kim Nazarian, pays tribute to Ella with her elegant style and vocal expertise
For tickets go to: http://mcgjazz.org
“Hub-tones” The Life of Freddie Hubbard
Saturday, April 10 – Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
One of the great jazz trumpeters of all time, Freddie Hubbard formed his sound out of the Clifford Brown/Lee Morgan tradition. His career led him to brief associations with Philly Joe Jones, Sonny Rollins, J.J. Johnson, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones and finally to his own group where he achieved his greatest popular success in the 1970s with a series of albums for Creed Taylor and his record label CTI Records.
For tickets go to: http://residentassociates.org
All concerts are ticketed. Visit
Resident Associates for ticketing information.
Workshops and other educational activities can be arranged. The SJMO is available for local, regional, national and international bookings for concerts, residencies, festivals, corporate events and dances.
To Contact Us: call, write, or e-mail:
Smithsonian Institution
ATT: SJMO
NMAH B1026, MRC 603
PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Telephone: 202-633-3587
Kennith Kimery, Executive Producer, kimeryk@si.edu
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