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 ...

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 ...

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

When I reached Marcus Shelby on the phone at his home in San Francisco he was immersed in the music of Duke Ellington. Literally. “I’m surrounded by big band charts,” he said, while taking a ...

Sinai Hospital in fair condition. The shooting happened around the corner from Duke Ellington Elementary School. And investigation by Area Four Detectives is ongoing.

Don Warrington tells a story of a remarkable rebirth, as a down-on-his-luck Duke Ellington spontaneously and joyously sparks his band into life at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival. Show more Don ...

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

GAGA. WONDER, JONI, ,many more -courtesy photo EILISH, STING, NICKS, JELLY ROLL, OLIVIA, FOGERTY Alanis, Katy, Stills, Nash, ...

A record 127 high schools submitted entries for this year’s contest, recording three Duke Ellington songs to be judged by a committee. The schools will perform arrangements of Ellington’s ...

In addition, the jazz band will feature music of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, as well as rock and funk tunes. The wind ensemble will perform a range of pieces spanning nearly ...

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