Stars out in force to honor the musical pioneer and his legacy of compositions which are etched into the soul of America.

Photo Courtesy of Frank Stewart for Jazz at ... recognized as one of the greatest works for jazz orchestra. Composer Duke Ellington poses for a portrait at the piano in circa 1930.

Born in Washington, D.C., Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington rose to fame at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years. Among ...

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Some of those photos served as evidence at a court martial ... “but our subjects want a portrait made in a timeless style.” Duke Ellington, 1970: Ed Jaskulski created this distinguished ...

By Hank Shteamer Video by Ariel Fisher and Tim Schutsky Jason Moran has spent the past year living with the music of Duke Ellington, playing a series of concerts honoring the 125th anniversary of ...