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 ...

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

Musical genius Duke Ellington crafted nearly 2,000 compositions across five remarkable decades, enchanting audiences through ...

Itseemed as if young Duke was more inclined to baseball at a young age. Duke got his first job selling peanuts at Washington Senator’s baseballgames. This was the first time ... Duke Ellington, ...

Don Warrington tells a story of a remarkable rebirth, as a down-on-his-luck Duke Ellington spontaneously and joyously sparks his band into life at the ... But there was just time for one last ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick Adams and watercolor artwork inspired by artist Lorna Simpson, on display ...

Duke Ellington’s contributions to jazz are immeasurable, and his music remains a beacon of Black excellence. His compositions ...

Suddenly, as if some omniscient observer had pressed play, the scene that would lead to Clemson’s 77-71 win over Duke roared to life ... two have ever won the Big Dance: Kentucky in 1996 ...

It was there that she learned much of her stage craft before breaking into the big time, clinching a £3 ... Van Morrison, Duke Ellington, Radiohead and more on November 26. The Clare Teal 5 ...

Big-Band Leader and Film-TV Composer, Dies at 100 The album spans nine tracks, most never heard before, and features Fitzgerald accompanied by members of The Duke Ellington Orchestra. In the summer of ...