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 Seattle, two local radio shows on Daybreak Star Radio and KEXP, are joining the efforts to illuminate and celebrate the ...

This weekend in Charlottesville, fans of the UVa Jazz Ensemble and Tyler Childers have a chance to support art as well as ...

Hamilton grew up in a musical family that had big band ... jazz. His goals were to work with the greats like Basie, Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson, and the only one he missed out on was Duke ...

Teams from around the world will debut works of animated storytelling, creating the illusion that the Paramount architecture is transforming.

Asbury Park will host the inaugural Color ... Big Band plays Holy Innocents' Church in Beach Haven. Nocturnes features swing-era music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke ...

Follow Leon Thomas III's evolution from actor on Victorious to a Grammy-winning producer and rising star in entertainment.

Neo-soul and jazz also inspire him. His parents are another influence. They performed in funk and rock bands in various ... s “Victorious” visits Duke Ellington School of the Arts on September ...

Nelle storie del jazz Don Ellis è ricordato principalmente per l'innovativa big band che guidò per un decennio ... string quartet and bass featuring the music of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and J.

REGIONAL—Four N’West Iowa high school jazz bands are ... will be: “Big Bertha,” by Duke Pearson and arranged by Jennifer Wharton. “Meh . . . It Happens,” by Jon C. Gardner. “Concerto for Cootie,” by ...