Blues, Basie & Beyond
The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra brings the power and precision of modern large-ensemble jazz to Dazzle for one electrifying evening. Blues, Basie & Beyond celebrates the lineage of Count Basie and Oscar Pettiford while showcasing bold contemporary writing and original compositions. From expansive suite work to driving blues and swinging standards, this program delivers clarity, authority, and deep rhythmic pocket in an intimate listening-room setting. Experience the full force of a modern jazz orchestra — up close.