Become a member and save up to 25% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks OrchestraJazz Rides the Rails 2024–2025 In-Person Concert Season Weekend Performance Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET Code: 1P0872 Location: National Museum of Natural HistoryBaird Auditorium10th St & Constitution Ave, NWMetro: Federal Triangle Select your Registration Login $30 Member 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 $40 Non-Member Add to cart Log in to add this program to your wishlist! A 10% processing fee will be applied at checkout. Adding to your cart... Resize text Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in concert (Photo: Jaclyn Nash) Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 34-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. Today's Concert Jazz Rides the Rails Led by A. Philip Randolph, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was organized in 1925 to fight the substandard treatment and working conditions of African Americans in Pullman car service. To celebrate the centennial of this historic railroad labor union—the first of its kind—SJMO presents music highlighting railroads across America. Concert selections include "Last Train from Overbrook" by James Moody; "Blues in the Night" by Harold Arlen; and "9:20 Special" by Earle Warren, Bill Engvick and Jack Palmer. Note: This concert's musical program is subject to change. Additional 2024-2025 Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concerts December 15: Jazz and the Armed Services February 15: Claude Thornhill and the Subtle Side of Jazz April 6: Jazz at the Cotton Club General Information Registration for this performance will end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday, June 13, 2025. Note: The 2024-2025 season does not include series pricing. Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.
