Born in Washington, D.C., Eve was in her early 20s when she got her big break, discovered by famed jazz composer Duke Ellington.

Edward Kennedy Ellington, better known as Duke Ellington, born on April 29, 1899, was a composer, pianist, and bandleader whose contributions shaped the very fabric of jazz.

Front to back, hear the Aaron Prado Quartet play their interpretation of the Beatles' classic album, "Abbey Road," recorded ...

Like fellow jazz hyphenates Wynton Marsalis and Christian McBride, bassist/bandleader/educator/artistic director/community ...

Jason Moran at The Apollo Theater article by Paul Reynolds, published on April 18, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Live ...

Houston native Jason Moran has spent the past several months playing the works of Duke Ellington ... He also brought in jazz giants like Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, and Ellis Marsalis to ...

Friends of the Cabildo will host a special screening of rare 16mm film footage from the first-ever New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

This year’s artist-in-residence is a big deal, too. That’s Jason Moran, an accomplished pianist, educator and composer who ...

In what was the hottest jazz scene in the country ... but this one for me is all about her longing, like she’s singing into a mirror. Duke Ellington composed this before lyrics were written ...

Moran talks about his performance, “Duke ... sound like?'” Moran said. “And Ellington’s version is so different.” That version is brassy and more staccato in style. The jazz great ...

Jim Speirs and Dan Heier offer educational programming, jam sessions and concerts for growing thriving jazz community.

Dozens of other artists will take the stage, too, and many have New Orleans roots, including Connick, Lil Wayne, Big Freedia, ...