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

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

SYMPHONY SWINGS on Saturday, February 22, featuring guest artist Dr. Doreen Ketchens, the 'Clarinet Queen of New Orleans.' ...

Williamsburg’s famous Brooklyn Bowl was even named the region’s “Best Food and Music Pairing,” making the New York area the ...

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 ...

Byron Center High School’s jazz band, one of two Michigan schools chosen, has been selected as one of 30 finalists to perform during the Essentially Ellington Festival at New York City's Lincoln ...

Don Warrington tells a story of a remarkable rebirth, as a down-on-his-luck Duke Ellington spontaneously and joyously sparks ...

Lorna Courtney will make her debut performance at Holmdel Theatre Company on Feb. 22, part of the theater's celebrated ...

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 ...

Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly a polarizing holiday – your coupled friends love it, the singles among us can’t stand it and ...