NYO Jazz Rehearses Duke Ellington’s “Cotton Tail”

Watch as NYO Jazz rehearses Duke Ellington’s “Cotton Tail” with ensemble coach Reggie Thomas. The ensemble will perform this and other big-band gems, arrangements from Terri Lyne Carrington’s “New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers,” and contemporary pieces that explore jazz’s influence on hip-hop, R&B, and pop across Europe this summer on tour!

[@lw_official4689]

Such a wise way to differentiate two great styles of music.

[@daviddonascimento]

lets take moment to appreciate the jazz choir at 2:33

[@bobblues1158]

Beautiful! These young people are so lucky to have this man as a teacher!

[@CristianVasquez_]

Watched this whole rehearsal with a smile on my face. That alto solo was killer too!

[@dukeofrodtown1705]

I know, right? I've watched her playing (alto sax, clarinet, and soprano too) multiple times over the last few weeks when I initially discovered her. I'm going to repeat exactly what I said previously - she just keeps getting better and better! What a solo, and what an incredible band!

[@chevrite782]

everything this guy says is pure gold

[@j.r.1030]

Alto girl killed it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobblues1158]

This made my day!!!

[@chevrite782]

mine too! reggie is such a profound human

[@user-dm3dq3vx1b]

I wish I was good enough to play in this ensemble.

[@AndLifeRollsOn]

Amazing!!!

[@RyanMorgan32]

Prof!