In “Essentially Ellington & Strayhorn”, an ensemble of avant-garde musicians such as Nico Menci (piano), Marco Marzola (double bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) revisit the repertoire of the two famous composers, in this project featuring the award-winning British saxophonist Tony Kofi. The nature of the collaboration between Duke Ellington (1899-1974) and Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) has remained a mystery to audiences and critics alike. Who composed what? A very dynamic ensemble of avant-garde musicians revisits the repertoire of the two famous composers.