In homage to “Empress of the Blues” Bessie Smith, Mayfield delivered a performance of “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” that was as ...

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 ...

On the books of Mills Artists, Inc., are such dance orchestras as those led by Paul Whiteman, Edward Kennedy (“Duke”) Ellington, Cabell (“Cab”) Calloway, Jack Denny. Mills bands and Mills ...

George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington were among the most ... My grandfather Edward Whelan remembered walking into a panicked Wall Street brokers office to see a ...

South Dakota might be right at the heart of a fun idea to celebrate American history as we head into the nation's ...

1937 was a landmark year: the Golden Gate Bridge opened and Edward VIII abdicated the British throne ... for string quartet and bass featuring the music of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and J. S.

Moran talks about his performance, “Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings” and about his dream to create a venue in Houston where jazz musicians can find an open mic to jam. In an interview with ...

This is a group with a history of investigating serious jazz-classical crossover, as in its 1992 recording of Ron Collier’s orchestration of a suite based on Duke Ellington’s “The River.” ...

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh was greeted by hundreds of excited students, staff, clients, dignitaries, and supporters of Derwen College at their campus in Gobowen on Tuesday. They lined up in ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent a heartfelt public message to Prince Edward in celebration of his 61st birthday on Monday. The royal couple paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh ...

After their wedding, they became the Earl and Countess of Wessex. In March 2023, King Charles made Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The couple, who reside at Bagshot Park in ...