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VenueSaco River Theatre

Address29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton, ME 04004

NotesExperience the Ultimate Musical Dialogue Between Two of Jazz’s Most Iconic Composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn! Their partnership was described by Ellington himself as two minds operating as one. Whether it is the rhythmic drive of an Ellington original or the impressionistic, classical beauty of a Strayhorn score, each note is designed to transport you to a world that is "beyond category". Join the Novel Jazz Septet at the Saco River Theatre on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 for an intimate afternoon matinee of discovery of these two legendary musicians, exploring the undiscovered dimensions of their brilliance—rich, complex, and as breathtaking today as it was half a century ago. You will step into the hidden vault of 20th-century American genius. While the world knows a fraction of their legendary catalog, 98% of the iconic Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn compositions remain a well-kept secret. The show starts at 3PM. The Saco River Theatre is located at 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton, ME. For more info, call 207-929-6473 or point your web browser to https://www.sacorivertheatre.org/ . Experience a mesmerizing journey through recently unearthed, rarely-heard, masterpieces, brought to life once more at the Saco River Theatre! Get your tickets early as seating is limited and tickets are going fast!