This event is in the past.It took place on December 21, 2025 at SFJAZZ.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesDuke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's swinging take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker gets the big band treatment. Expect lush holiday classics, black spirituals, and guest vocals from Tiffany Austin in SF's premier jazz venue.
Big band jazz
Holiday concert
Orchestral performance
Tips
🎺not a bad seat in the house
⏰shows start on time, arrive early
The Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Civic Center
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesDuke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's swinging take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker gets the big band treatment. Expect lush holiday classics, black spirituals, and guest vocals from Tiffany Austin in SF's premier jazz venue.
Big band jazz
Holiday concert
Orchestral performance
Tips
🎺not a bad seat in the house
⏰shows start on time, arrive early
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