‘Masterpieces by Ellington’: The Duke’s expansive jazz

On his first LP, recorded in 1950, the great bandleader took to the possibilities of the longer new form with unbounded style and imagination.
The Gazette

‘Pied Piper of Jazz’ Wynton Marsalis and his ensemble to give new life to Duke Ellington compositions at Hancher

The current tour features Marsalis and the JLCO exploring Ellington’s connections with African music, including material from ...
The Daily Iowan

Review | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s performance was an unforgettable experience

Jazz is a genre of music that always manages to surprise me with its versatility. The 15 musicians of the Jazz at Lincoln ...
BroadwayWorld

Sacredness: Gerald Clayton Honors Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music at The Soraya

The Soraya has assembled an entire company of musicians who are 2026 Grammy nominees: pianist and music director Gerald Clayton, Los Angeles-based gospel choir Tonality, and jazz vocalists Christie ...
The Daily Northwestern

Jazz artist Paul Marinaro celebrates new album release in Evanston

With his deep tones and lively jazz ensemble, Paul Marinaro brought a warm atmosphere to chilly Evanston during a live show ...
BroadwayWorld

Queens College Choral Society Will Perform Duke Ellington’s The Best of the Sacred Concerts

Over 100 members of the Choral Society will perform 17 selections accompanied by a jazz orchestra led by Bruce Harris, artistic director of programs at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, a designated ...
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Duke Ellington Concert, Civic Opera House, Chicago, Parts 3 and 4

Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials ...
WMUK

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra brings Duke Ellington's Africa-inspired works to Kalamazoo

The renowned ensemble performs February 1 at Chenery Auditorium, presenting a program focused on Duke Ellington 's ...