Dance with Duke: Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters play the Music of Duke Ellington for Dancers!

One night only! A very special Saturday night dance event with Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters playing the music of the maestro, Duke Ellington, especially for the swing dance community. Come enjoy two sets of Swing Era Ellingtonia performed by this fantastic 9-piece band, the only ensemble of its kind west of the Continental Divide. Historically, Oakland is where the Bay Area came to dance to Duke and the Dome proudly continues to tradition by presenting the Jazzopaters paying tribute to Ellington, his musicians, and his music. 

Advance tickets are $25 each, which includes all processing fees. Tickets are limited and non-refundable (but transferrable). Ticket sales are considered a donation to the band. There will be a very limited number of tickets (cash only) at the door, the evening of performance. Advance ticket sales end at Midnight before the performance. 

This event will begin at 7 p.m. with 30 minute introduction from Nick, discussing the history of Duke Ellington in Oakland. Immediately following this will be a special quick-introductory basic swing dance lesson with to help ensure everyone is able to enjoy the music in this very special way: no partner or dance experience required. You'll learn how to connect with a partner, listen to the music, and dance the basic steps of Lindy Hop so you can get out on the floor all night!

Band down beat is expected at 8 p.m. with two one-hour sets of music and one brief intermission to follow. 

Confirmed personnel: Patrick Wolff, alto sax & clarinet; Nathan Tokunaga, clarinet, tenor sax, & soprano sax; Kamrin Ortiz, baritone sax & clarinet; James Dunning, trumpet; Victor Imbo, trombone; Adam Shulman, piano; Nick Rossi, guitar; Mikiya Matsuda, bass; Riley Baker, drums. 

Questions? Email us here

Want to make an additional donation in advance? Donations gratefully accepted via PayPal (nickrossimusic@gmail.com) and Venmo (@nickrossimusic)

Please note that this is performance is specifically for the dance community, but seats/tables are available for spectators wishing to just enjoy the music. For a true concert experience however, we recommend catching the group next month at the Stanford Jazz Festival (July 10th), Petaluma's Mercury Theater (July 11th), and/or in San Francisco at Mr. Tipple's (July 12th).