Edward Kennedy Ellington, better known as Duke Ellington, born on April 29, 1899, was a composer, pianist, and bandleader whose contributions shaped the very fabric of jazz.

Jim Speirs and Dan Heier offer educational programming, jam sessions and concerts for growing thriving jazz community.

Friends of the Cabildo will host a special screening of rare 16mm film footage from the first-ever New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The beloved troubadour discusses his new musical, which teams him with Tony Award-winners Tracey Letts and David Cromer.

A string quartet highlights the singular compositional voice of Hemphill, best known as a member of the World Saxophone ...

By 1963, the band had swelled to 88 members, and they were playing Count Basie and Duke Ellington arrangements at football games. In 1971, Davis was succeeded by Harold Haughton, who adopted the ...

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The Jonas Brothers once sang, "I just wanna play my music," and this summer, Ashland's got plenty of bands playing their own ...

Planet Comedy, an international comedy experience, presents comedians from around the world on Friday, April 25 from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 (plus a $1.50 service charge) and available ...

Brighton16 chamber choir with Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra strings, harp, trumpets & timpani at St George’s Church, ...

Background: A founding member of War, Lonnie Jordan has been with the band since its inception in 1969. His soulful voice and keyboard skills have been central to the band’s signature sound.

Though, it would’ve been interesting to see where the band would’ve ended up if Taylor remained in their ranks. Help me, baby, ain’t no stranger Help me, baby, ain’t no stranger ...