Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces by Ellington, an ambitious album that redefined jazz composition. This deep dive explores the breathtaking Mood Indigo, a song that expanded beyond its swing roots ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Sinai Hospital in fair condition. The shooting happened around the corner from Duke Ellington Elementary School. And investigation by Area Four Detectives is ongoing.

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

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

Sure enough, some slapdash elements came through in “Ellingtonia,” the Philharmonic’s two-hour-long Duke tribute ... staple over the years.) Some Ellington originals ran raggeder than ...

The Blue Devils are 7-0 on the road this season for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Duke had 12 steals and scored a season-high 23 points off 14 Syracuse turnovers. Duke basketball ...

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month with the world premiere of ...

Duke basketball and UNC meet for the first time this season on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ESPN) at Cameron Indoor Stadium in college basketball's greatest rivalry. It's the 263rd meeting between ...