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

That is the keynote of Duke Ellington's attitude towards his work ... tune can be interpreted in exactly the same way as classical music is delved into. He said, though, that it was too much ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history ... By incorporating elements of the blues and European classical music, Ellington also challenged the notion of Black music being ...

In 1950, Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces ... the album was a bold statement of jazz’s place among great classical works. Discover why Ellington’s brilliance went unrecognized for so ...

Decades of Essentially Ellington have taught us that this music offers valuable lessons that are "deeper than notes." First, it's about the group. Duke understood that the individuals in his band ...

Duke Ellington, whose contours have something of the swell and sweep of a large, erect bear and whose color is that of coffee with a strong dash of cream, has been described by European music ...

Ellington recorded “Black and Tan Fantasy” several times in 1927 with a small orchestra, showing off the ensemble’s tightly honed, potently expressive sound. Moran converted it into a solo, which he ...

During their nearly three decades of working together, Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington created a legacy of music for the ages. This set offers a rare opportunity to hear Strayhorn the composer ...

The program will explore the music and personal and working relationship of Ellington and Strayhorn, featuring well-known classics and beautiful and evocative lesser known works.

Born in Washington, D.C., Eve was in her early 20s when she got her big break, discovered by famed jazz composer Duke Ellington who ... Oscar Peterson,” said music therapist Wendy Solloway ...

The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will participate in the 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival at Lincoln Center ...

Attendees at the organization’s gala, which celebrated Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, shared what they listen to.