Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter of the legendary Duke Ellington, continues special jazz performances at Ellington on Broadway
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Oct 23, 2022
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Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter of the legendary Duke Ellington, and the Artistic Director for the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, continues with their series of special jazz performances at the popular Ellington on Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Sunday, October 23rd, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
What:
Duke Ellington’s granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington and the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts presents performances from three award-winning jazz artists at Ellington on Broadway, on October 23rd from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Who:
Performances will feature:
Marion Cowings - Jazz singer Marion Cowings is a native New Yorker and master of scat and vocal technique. Marion attended Music and Art, now known as LaGuardia High School, where he was chosen to perform as a solo vocalist with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein
AC Lincoln - Born on the Island of St. Croix, in the middle of his parents’ tour of the US Virgin Islands, this multi dimensional R&B singer, Composer, Producer and Tap Dancer began his career at an early age. Known for sultry and smooth vocals, groove-driven rhythms and an electric, dynamic stage presence, AC Lincoln has been traveling and performing with his family of acclaimed Jazz and R&B singers his whole life
Ty Stephens - Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ty Stephens is an award-winning singer/songwriter, entertainer and recording artist (Grand Prize Winner Jazzmobile/Anheuser-Busch Solo Jazz Vocalist Competition, NYC, 2006, and First Place Winner R&B/Blues Category of the International Songwriting Competition 2002 for "Somethin' Strange"), co-writer and original cast of "From My Hometown," co-writer/production, choreographer and star of the long-running "Shades Of Harlem" revue show, and co-writer/production, choreographer and currently starring in the new off-Broadway hit "On Kentucky Avenue" (Songbirds Unlimited Productions/StepForward Entertainment).
When:
Sunday, October 23rd from 6pm to 9pm
Where:
Ellington on Broadway (2745 Broadway, between 105th and 106th Streets)
Why:
A special performance hosted by the Ellington family to showcase the legendary Duke Ellington’s most cherished works and performances from renowned jazz artists
Located on the Upper West Side’s vibrant “restaurant row,” Ellington on Broadway was named in homage of Duke Ellington and the elegant establishment features a weekly line-up of rotating live music and entertainment featuring local jazz musicians with performances taking place during dinner service. For more information visit www.theellingtonny.com.
Mercedes Ellington: Founder and Artistic Director of the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts (DECFA), Mercedes Ellington is the oldest of Ellington’s four grandchildren and the daughter of Mercer Ellington. The United States has had few notable three generation families in the Entertainment Industry - and fewer still with persons of color. The Ellington family is one of those unique entities. With the medical advice to ‘keep her moving’ due to poor circulation as a child, Mercedes chose the world of dance for her artistic expression. Continuing her training through Catholic grammar and high school despite the color restrictions of the day, Mercedes was awarded a scholarship to the Metropolitan Opera School of Ballet where she acquired dance connections to audition for the Juilliard School of Music. Her teachers included Antony Tudor, Martha Graham, Jose Limon, La Meri and other guest artists. With a B.S. degree in Dance, and after auditioning for the original film version of West Side Story, Mercedes was selected for the road company which toured Australia for seven months. Fast forward through some mean and lean years, her next significant gig came after performing in productions at the Jones Beach Marine Theater choreographed by June Taylor. After several attempts, when she auditioned for The Jackie Gleason Show in 1963, she got the job! Mercedes was a June Taylor Dancer on the popular TV show until Gleason retired. Upon returning to New York, she assisted her mentor, Donald Saddler on multiple projects, Broadway, off Broadway, Industrial Shows.
Reservations are recommended for this special event. Please visit Resy or call (212)-281-3011 for bookings.
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