Jayna Elise shines as Tina Turner in the National Theatre production, bringing her D.C. roots and Duke Ellington School of the Arts background to the stage.

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month with the world premiere of ...

Pianist Jason Moran and bassist Marcus Shelby promise they will go deep into the catalogue of the legendary Duke Ellington.

Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces by Ellington, an ambitious album that redefined jazz composition. This deep dive explores the breathtaking Mood Indigo, a song that expanded beyond its swing roots ...

Before the Caesars Superdome was built, New Orleans hosted three Super Bowl games in the city at Tulane Stadium. The stadium ...

Edward Kennedy Ellington was born into the world on April 29, 1899 inWashington, D.C. Duke’s parents, Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James EdwardEllington, served as ideal role models for young Duke, and ...

These five picks spotlight Black History Month, including one absolute must-see that will cost you just a dollar.

(This is the first part of a three-part series. Read the second part.) Duke Ellington, whose contours have something of the swell and sweep of a large, erect bear and whose color is that of coffee ...

The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America Larry Tye 416 pages ISBN: 035838043X Mariner Books 2024 In 1986, a guy walked into a Post Office in South ...

National Museum of African American History and Culture Letter to the Musicians' Protective Association from Duke Ellington National Museum of American History Bust of Duke Ellington National Museum ...

Musical genius Duke Ellington crafted nearly 2,000 compositions across five remarkable decades, enchanting audiences through ...