It has been nearly a century since Duke Ellington’s ... said Julius Tolentino, the jazz director at Newark Academy in Livingston, N.J., whose band won the competition in 2024.

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It’s called "Memphis to Manhattan and Back," a jazz celebration packed with guest performances and acknowledgements. It's ...

And he shares with Edward “Duke” Ellington the distinction of being one of the century ... Monk has become perhaps the most talked about and least understood artist in the history of jazz. Born on ...

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

It was the first time competing in person for the band and most students had little to no musical experience prior to high school.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The student ensemble took first place at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City an international honor that has music ...

Susan E. Wagner High School, Sea View, competed in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 30th Annual Essentially Ellington High School ...

Memphis Central High School's jazz band won first place at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York. The band also won awards for Outstanding Trumpet ...

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