the Emerald City Jazz Kings: "in the Mood" at John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

For our second installment of Swing Era classics we will examine the great songs of 1939 thru '42. You will hear more from Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and the Andrews Sisters, as well as great songs from Glenn Miller, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Vera Lynn, Helen Forrest, and Bing Crosby. Expect great songs like: "Brazil"," I Don't Want to Walk Without You", "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Jersey Bounce", "A String of Pearls", "Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar", "Ko Ko", "The Breeze & I", "In the Mood", "Frenesi", "We'll Meet Again"," Hold Tight, Hold Tight", "Take the 'A' Train", and "You Made Me Love You"....

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For our second installment of Swing Era classics we will examine the great songs of 1939 thru '42. You will hear more from Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and the Andrews Sisters, as well as great songs from Glenn Miller, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Vera Lynn, Helen Forrest, and Bing Crosby. Expect great songs like: "Brazil"," I Don't Want to Walk Without You", "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Jersey Bounce", "A String of Pearls", "Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar", "Ko Ko", "The Breeze & I", "In the Mood", "Frenesi", "We'll Meet Again"," Hold Tight, Hold Tight", "Take the 'A' Train", and "You Made Me Love You".

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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