Event Name: DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE
Event Locator: 2026-ADXJKR

• CCM Jazz Series •
DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
The romantic melodies of The Nutcracker Suite transform into jumping jazz tunes arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Swing into the season with jazz interpretations of the beloved holiday masterpiece, including “Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed-Pipes),” “Peanut Brittle Brigade (March)” and “Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy).” Presented with colorful lighting by CCM Lighting Design and Technology students. 
Estimated run time: 75 minutes 
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $26 adult, $15 student, $20 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available. Buy tickets online.