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Bay Area jazz wizard Nick Rossi and his crew, the Jazzopaters, are bringing the Duke Ellington magic to life this week—with performances at Stanford Jazz Festival and Mr. Tipple’s in SF. Channeling the soul of Ellington’s small-group sessions and Billy Strayhorn’s genius, they’re reimagining classic jazz for modern ears while honoring legends like Johnny Hodges. Featuring powerhouse players like Kamrin Ortiz (baritone sax), James Dunning (trumpet), and rising star Nathan Tokunaga (clarinet/tenor sax), the band delivers groove-heavy, riff-driven jazz perfect for dancing. Rossi, a swing dance veteran and jazz historian, also brings deep film noir knowledge—having directed music for Noir City and spoken on jazz in classic cinema. This isn’t just a show—it’s a time machine with a beat.

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