The CYSO Gala: Got That Swing!

CYSO celebrates the legacy of Duke Ellington at the 2024 CYSO Gala: Got That Swing! in honor of the American icon’s 125th birthday. As one of the most enduring creative forces of the 20th century, the Duke defined his work as “American music”—not jazz—and was renowned for his eponymous jazz orchestra where he created signature tunes like “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Take the A Train,” and “Mood Indigo.”