One of music’s most influential artists, Duke Ellington, wrote many noteworthy works, but only one big band symphony, “Black, Brown and Beige.” This groundbreaking piece of music has a powerful cultural message – the story of the American Negro.    Only performed in its entirety at its premiere 70 years ago, this groundbreaking piece will be performed by the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra along with world-renowned conductor David Berger, Detroit-native tenor sax soloist James Carter and Detroit vocalists Alice McAllister Tillman and Shahida Nurullah.    David Berger will provide insight on “Black, Brown and Beige” as well as narrative and background on the other Ellington noteworthy works – including “Creole Love Cal,” “Diminuendo and Cresendo in Blue,” “Black Tan Fantasy” and “Black Beauty” – that will be performed during this historic evening event. “Black, Brown and Beige” March 10, 2013 Doors: 2 p.m. Concert starts at 3 p.m.    The Fillmore Detroit 2115 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201    For tickets click here Info line: (313) 447-1248    To attend as a VIP, purchase below.   VIP Packages:    $500 – Platinum VIP Package 4 Reserved tickets in the Mezzanine Early entrance into venue VIP priority check in Exclusive meet and greet post show Food and drinks post show 2013 Festival gift bag Your Name Your Email Address       $250 – Gold VIP Package 2 Reserved tickets in the Mezzanine Early entrance into venue VIP priority check in Exclusive meet and greet post show Food and drinks post show Your Name Your Email Address       $100 – Community Bank Donation Gift a cultural experience! Create an opportunity for four underserved individuals to attend the event. Your Name Your Email Address