Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra performs 'Big Band Beatles' concert May 20 in St. Charles

Posted May 12, 2023 11:00 pm

Submitted by Mark Smith

On Saturday, May 20, the Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra will perform Big Band arrangements of timeless Beatles' classics at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. The special performance will feature one arrangement of a song from every Beatles album, performed in chronological order. Hear classic Beatles songs done like you've never heard them before.

The "Big Band Beatles" concert concludes the spring season of "Saturday Night Lights" events produced by the Norris Cultural Arts Center.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the community center, 101 S. Second St.

Tickets include complimentary beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks).

Tickets are $25 with a two-drink limit or $30 for a four-drink limit. Online fees apply.

For more information and a link to online ticketing, visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com.

Saturday Night Lights presented the Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra in a 2021 concert, "The Wiz vs. Diz," that combined popular tunes from "The Wizard of Oz" and Disney films.

Their "Big Band Beatles" show will deliver a new perspective on favorite Lennon-McCartney songs.

The Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra, codirected by Brett Dean and John Dorhauer, features leading Chicago area jazz musicians.

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