Memphis, a longtime fixture in the Pioneer Valley music scene, will perform with his band and special guests on May 15.

Essentially Ellington once again brought the world’s best high school jazz musicians to New York. Over the last 30 years, the event has reshaped how jazz is taught.

Single tickets go on sale today for Theatre Aspen’s three summer plays — “Driving Miss Daisy,” ”Mamma Mia!” and “Million ...