ASO Salutes Americas Jazz Royalty; The Count, The Duke & The King

A truly American genre, the ASO presents this jazz ensemble as a salute to America’s jazz royalty: New Jersey-native jazz pianist, organist, and composer Count Basie, considered one of the all-time greatest bandleaders; singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole, the first Black American to host a TV variety show; and Duke Ellington, whose totally original musical style used a unique blend of both classical and jazz compositional techniques that combined improvisation with written works. Featuring award-winning multi-instrumentalist Alexa Tarantino and accomplished trombonist Dion Tucker.

Alexa Tarantino, Alto Sax/Flute

Dion Tucker, Trombone

Lee Musiker, Piano

Lou Bruno, Bass

Kory Grossman, Drums