The S.S. United States, once a marvel of engineering and a symbol of American innovation, has begun its final voyage. The ocean liner, which carried four U.S. presidents across the Atlantic and hosted ...

Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces by Ellington, an ambitious album that redefined jazz composition. This deep dive ...

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 ...

In this issue, with Black History Month in mind, The Georgetowner proudly calls its readers’ attention to a Georgetown ...

(This is the first part of a three-part series. Read the second part.) Duke Ellington, whose contours have something of the swell and sweep of a large, erect bear and whose color is that of coffee ...

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.

An evening of Black history and music returned to Holy Trinity on 36th Street for its third annual gathering, headlined as ...

On Sunday, the Valentine's Jazz Festival was held in Moeser Auditorium to celebrate jazz music and bring musicians and ...

National Museum of African American History and Culture Letter to the Musicians' Protective Association from Duke Ellington National Museum of American History Bust of Duke Ellington National Museum ...

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