Trumpeter and band leader CHRIS COULL leads his octet of inspired jazz soloists in his “Tribute to the Duke” a project which has been several years in the making. Chris has faithfully transcribed original 20s, 30s and 40s Duke Ellington gems into a distillation of tunes arranged for this four-horn front line, creating a fitting musical eulogy to the great man. Expect a chronological, informed and sophisticated journey from the Duke’s beginnings at the Cotton Club through to the popular war time hits and collaborations with Billy Strayhorn. The band line-up will be: CHRIS COULL, trumpet; ANDY PANAYI, reeds; JON BROWN, trumpet; MIKE PILLEY, trombone; TERRY SEABROOK, piano; DAN SHEPPARD, bass; JOE EDWARDS, drums; and LUCY PICKERING, vocals.