Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
The Cliff Bells Jazz Orchestra, led by Josh James, plays Duke Ellington's full Nutcracker Suite on Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell's in Detroit. It's an 18-piece big band of Detroit jazz players, with tickets at $30.
Duke Ellington reworked Tchaikovsky's classic for big band, and this rarely performed arrangement is what the Cliff Bells Jazz Orchestra brings to the stage. Josh James directs the 18-member band, made up of favorite Detroit jazz musicians.
There are two shows, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner. Seating for the Dinner & a Show option starts at 6 p.m., and seating for the second show starts at 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
There are two shows, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner. Seating for the Dinner & a Show option starts at 6 p.m., and seating for the second show starts at 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
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Source: Cliff Bell’s ↗
Last successful source check: Nov 10, 2026, 11:35 PM
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