Duke Ellington was one of the most popular and successful jazz musicians of the first half of the 20th century and according to composer Gunther Schuller and musicologist and historian Barry Kernfeld, ...

Jazz pianist Ellington Carthan’s skill has spanned years performing and producing his own work. He’s taken stages across the D.C. area, including at Blues Alley, the Library of Congress, and the ...

NORFOLK, Va. - Early in his career, Jazz legend Duke Ellington would give frequent performances Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre. Saturday, a concert at the venue will honor the composer's 125th ...

All Duke Ellington concerts offered music of substance. Audiences listened patiently through the medleys and Tony Watkins' vocals. Some performances, however, stood apart because they contained ...

The Soraya has assembled an entire company of musicians who are 2026 Grammy nominees: pianist and music director Gerald Clayton, Los Angeles-based gospel choir Tonality, and jazz vocalists Christie ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Duke Ellington's enduring legacy as a musical pioneer was celebrated at ...

William Russo Transcription and Arrangement of Duke Ellington's First Concert of Sacred Music consists of the full conductor score, orchestral parts, and choral parts to "In the Beginning God," "Tell ...

Described as "the best film about Duke Ellington ever made" by the jazz legend himself, "Love You Madly" combines a behind-the-scenes profile with performance footage from Basin St. West Jazz Club, ...

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - The Savannah Children's choir held a "first of it's kind" concert on Sunday. Lots of music lovers showed up to enjoy "The Best of Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert". This is the ...

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), the Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center (GRACC) and Boston’s Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help have announced A Tribute to Duke Ellington (Free Concert) on ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga University will host a special concert featuring the Duke Ellington's music. Duke Ellington: From Swing to Sacred concert features the jazz music played by Gonzaga faculty, ...

Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials ...