Novel Jazz Septet $20-25

Experience the Ultimate Musical Dialogue Between Two of Jazz’s Most Iconic Composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! 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 Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, 21 August 2026 for an intimate evening 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 7:30PM. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is located at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME. For more info, call 207-633-5159 or point your web browser to https://boothbayoperahouse.com/ . Experience a mesmerizing journey through recently unearthed, rarely-heard masterpieces, brought to life once more at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! Don’t wait as tickets are limited and they are going fast!