the Emerald City Jazz Kings: "goody Goody" at John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

In our first installment and examination of the Swing Era we will focus in the years 1935 thru '38. With hits from Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Andrews Sisters there will be something for everyone! Look for hits like: "I'll Never Say Never Again Again", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Don't Be That Way", "A-Tisket A-Tasket", "Song of India", "Marie", "Goody Goody", "One O’Clock Jump", "King Porter Stomp", "Sing, Sing, Sing", and "Caravan". Who could ask for anything more!?

Emerald City Jazz Kings Ticketing: Purchase at The Shedd Institute Ticket Office (541-434-7000, 868 High Street). Discounts to most Shedd Institute shows are available for youths high school and younger (50%); college student with current student ID (10%); group discounts for purchases of 6 or more tickets to a single show (10%), discount for purchases of 15 or more (15%). Jazz Kings patrons may also purchase special discount packages at a 10% to 15% discount. All discounts are available through The Shedd Ticket Office (541-434-7000 or 868 High Street). Discounts cannot be combined....

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In our first installment and examination of the Swing Era we will focus in the years 1935 thru '38. With hits from Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Andrews Sisters there will be something for everyone! Look for hits like: "I'll Never Say Never Again Again", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Don't Be That Way", "A-Tisket A-Tasket", "Song of India", "Marie", "Goody Goody", "One O’Clock Jump", "King Porter Stomp", "Sing, Sing, Sing", and "Caravan". Who could ask for anything more!?

Emerald City Jazz Kings Ticketing: Purchase at The Shedd Institute Ticket Office (541-434-7000, 868 High Street). Discounts to most Shedd Institute shows are available for youths high school and younger (50%); college student with current student ID (10%); group discounts for purchases of 6 or more tickets to a single show (10%), discount for purchases of 15 or more (15%). Jazz Kings patrons may also purchase special discount packages at a 10% to 15% discount. All discounts are available through The Shedd Ticket Office (541-434-7000 or 868 High Street). Discounts cannot be combined.

Don’t miss our great set-menu, casual pre-performance dinners for $19.75 ($14.75, kids 9 and younger) in The Shedd’s Great Hall 1 1/2 hours before most evening performances at The Shedd (usually 6 pm). Prepared by The Shedd's resident chef, Shelby Hoopes-Tice, each meal includes entrée (vegetarian option), salad, side dish, dessert, coffee and tea. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available for purchase. Reservations with The Shedd Ticket Office at least 1 day in advance are required.

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