Bay Area chamber-jazz collective Erik Jekabson’s Stringtet — a gathering of the region’s finest musicians — turns its focus to the legacy of Duke Ellington. Special guest vocalist Jackie Ryan brings her warm, commanding voice to the evening, lending new depth to Ellington’s enduring catalog.

With Erik Jekabson (trumpet), Jackie Ryan (vocals), Mads Tolling (violin), Charith Premawardhana (viola), Dave Ellis (saxophones), Dillon Vado (vibraphone), Adam Shulman (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Brian Fishler (drums).