Duke Ellington left a formidable discography at his death at the age of 75 in 1974, and it has expanded greatly with the number of concerts that have been uncovered and issued since then. This CD is ...

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, just to name three, and I'm sure avid jazz fans can add many more without a second thought. The partnership of pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson ...

Exploring the life and music of Joan Shaw/Salena Jones, who fled racist attitudes in the USA during the 1960s, to become one ...

There is an old saying here in the UK: “One’s man muck is another man’s brass”, and, in the arena of jazz – especially in ...

Hudson continued to expand his arsenal of instruments as the Band’s discography piled up ... doing a surprise rendition of Duke Ellington’s “Sophisticated Lady” at a house show in Kingston ...

With a great deal of Valentine’s Day activities trending toward adult-only attendance, it can be tricky to find a way to celebrate the occasion with younger people in the mix. As the romantic jazz ...

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

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

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 ...