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

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Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces by Ellington, an ambitious album that redefined jazz composition. This deep dive explores the breathtaking Mood Indigo, a song that expanded beyond its swing roots ...

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

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One of the major non-football storylines that centers around the Super Bowl is the halftime show. These days, the halftime ...

Celebrating its 20th year, ROCO continues its programming that ranges from Beethoven to Ellington, and an emphasis on 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 ...

Before the Caesars Superdome was built, New Orleans hosted three Super Bowl games in the city at Tulane Stadium. The stadium ...

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month with the world premiere of ...

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 ...