Lillian E. Pharr was the oldest living Washingtonian until her death last month. It was her unstoppable painting, travel and ...

(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 ...

Following Duke Ellington Orchestra’s performance at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel, was a reception at the SU Art ...

A dedeication The Big Band mural in Scranton is finally finished by artist Eric Bussart. A dedication to the mural and a ...

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

The UK premiere transposes Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to the 1940s New York jazz scene ...

The Blue Note show will feature a seven-piece combo, including four horn players, that Greensill calls a “small big band.” ...

Braden Winters speaks with local Raleigh artist Azul Zapata to discuss her songs, emotional connection to music, time in ...

Take the A Train (Theme); Newport Up; My Funny Valentine; Perdido; Sophisticated Lady; Sonnet to Hank Cinq; What Else Can You Do With a Drum; Rockin' in Rhythm; Prelude to a Kiss; Things Ain't What ...

Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you including music from Duke Ellington, Kokoroko, Diana Krall, Charlie Parker and more. Get in touch: [email protected] or use # ...

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 ...