WGN’s Dave Schwan talks with author Larry Tye about his book, “The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count ...

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

Framed by a backdrop of competition posters and dozens of trophies, 24 students from Byron Center High School spent the better part of an hour on Monday, Feb. 10, playing jazz music. Wielding ...

Throughout Black History Month, we’re looking to highlight African American heritage in Erie. And in the era of segregation, ...

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.

Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will receive the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. It airs live from the ...

The concert honors the music, grace, dignity and royalty of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Orbert Davis joins us with more.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Letter to the Musicians' Protective Association from Duke Ellington National Museum of American History Bust of Duke Ellington National Museum ...