Announcing the Essentially Ellington 2023 Finalist Bands @JazzAcademy

Announcing the Essentially Ellington 2023 Finalist Bands @JazzAcademy

Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Congratulations to all of this year's EE finalists! Join us in New York City this May 11-13 for the 28th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival.

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Announcing the Essentially Ellington 2023 Finalist Bands

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Announcing the Essentially Ellington 2023 Finalist Bands