Duke Ellington leads his jazz band, circa 1945. Credit - Bettmann Archive/. I n November 2024, I went to see the jazz pianist ...

Duke Ellington leads his jazz band ... The Vanguard, for example, is the oldest continuously run jazz club in the world. It is a small, persistent, and powerful space that holds so much sanctuary ...

Greta Matassa Sextet at Jazz Alley article by Paul Rauch, published on April 6, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Live Review ...

Duke found piano playing jobs at clubs and cafes throughout theWashington ... The rise of swing and jazz's sophisticated elegance starts with Duke Ellington. His first recordings were with Wilbur ...

This April, at the National Museum of American History, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month! Check out the calendar to ...

There are several special releases of interest for our area, including “The Westbound Sound: Foundations,” a second ...

Following the largest-ever national tour of their festive 30-piece orchestra show (Swing Into Christmas), Down for the Count are back on the road with an exuberant celebration of vintage music.

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And it’s anchored each and every week by bassist Phil Sparks, who from 5 to 7pm leads what is almost certainly the ...