DirectRooms.com - Swing and Sway in Shanghai to the Sounds of the Duke on the 30th May 2010

Online, May 10, 2010 (Newswire.com) - He left behind a reputation as one of America's greatest music composers; pianist and big band conductors of his era, and his talents inspired many other musical artists, especially those involved in Jazz Music. Over the years, the Duke employed more than eight hundred musicians and singers at different times, and gave many unknown artists their big break into the entertainment industry.

On the 30th of May 2010, the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre will be proud to present the Duke Ellington Orchestra Jazz Concert, and will stage the event in the Shanghai Concert Hall. The building where the orchestra will perform is one of the oldest in Shanghai, and with its Romanesque pillars, marble stairs and huge dome, will be an excellent venue for this musical event. The quality and sound of the orchestra's music will be enhanced by the modern acoustics, and will blend together with the elegant surroundings, to provide an unforgettable experience for the audience.

The local Shanghai hotels, in cooperation with various world travel agencies, will be providing the best in accommodation facilities in an effort to make the musicians and guests' visits to Shanghai a memorable life experience. So come along, and listen to unsurpassed musical presentations; hear the orchestra's new compositions for today's modern world.