Battle of the Bands: The Duke Ellington Orchestra vs. The Count Basie Orchestra July 8, 2012

It's a guaranteed red-carpet trip down memory lane with this unique spectacle taking us all back to the era of the great ballrooms of New York City in the late 1930s! This 5th edition of the Battle of the Bands faces off two legendary groups facing one another for the very first time: on our left, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, conducted by Tommy James. On our right, conducted by Dennis Mackrel, the Count Basie Orchestra. And first and foremost, the music!

Official Website: http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/program/concert.aspx?id=10645