In 1951, Duke Ellington recorded "Masterpieces by Ellington," showcasing his ability to expand jazz into the realm of long-form compositions, previously reserved for classical music. This video dives ...

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra plays Duke Ellington's most iconic tunes. In celebration of the great pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington, Boston's Aardvark Jazz Orchestra plays some of his most iconic ...

Watch saxophonist Teresa Rodrigues perform "I Didn't Know About You" by Duke Ellington. Watch saxophonist Teresa Rodrigues perform "I Didn't Know About You" by Duke Ellington. Teresa is the May 2025 ...

Essentially Ellington once again brought the world’s best high school jazz musicians to New York. Over the last 30 years, the event has reshaped how jazz is taught. The atmosphere was festive at the ...

Despite their years in the spotlight, Duke Ellington and Leonard Bernstein had never met face to face, until a summer's day in 1966 in Milwaukee. Both men were performing concerts at Milwaukee's ...

In 1950, 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 ...