The Kokomo Park Band's annual Big Band Night is one of the group's most popular concerts. Fans of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller will be able to listen to familiar tunes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Cutting Edge Big Band will stage a showcase performance at the Cornerstone Theatre on Friday, June 20, at 7.30pm.

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Stars out in force to honor the musical pioneer and his legacy of compositions which are etched into the soul of America.