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A Night at the Cotton Club II is the RPO Pops program that brings the glamour and groove of Harlem's Cotton Club to life. Conducted by Jeff Tyzik, led by virtuoso trumpeter Byron Stripling as Louis Armstrong, with guest vocalist Miche Braden and legendary tap dancer Ted Louis Levy, this show recreates the 1920s–30s club atmosphere with full orchestral backing. A follow-up to the 2012 Cotton Club production, this performance honors the era's music, style, and stagecraft while delivering a modern, accessible concert experience.