Jayna Elise shines as Tina Turner in the National Theatre production, bringing her D.C. roots and Duke Ellington School of ...

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The Southport Sound gets ready for Valentine's Day with a free performance Wednesday at The Stella Ballroom and Hotel, 5706 ...

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 ...

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

With no gang rivalry, four big players from Columbus' arts scene have pooled their talents to present a "one-of-a-kind" ...

Discover the rising stars of jazz, Sequoia REDWOOD Snyder and her talented quartet, performing original compositions at the ...

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 ...

A panel discussion on Music and Black Labor kicked off Black History Month, highlighting the challenges African Americans face in the music industry and the importance of preserving musical traditions ...

Little Richard performed at Charlie’s Place during his early days. The venue served as a safe space for Black musicians and artists in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood.

On Feb. 9, 1961, Wichita Falls-born alto saxophonist and flutist Leo Wright appeared with Dizzy Gillespie’s quintet in ...