The Blue Big Band, Swampscott’s community jazz orchestra, will perform Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Far East Suite this Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Swampscott Auditorium, 200 Essex St.
He’s considered one of the greatest jazz composers of all time.This Sunday, you have a chance to enjoy some of ‘Sir Duke’s” ...
On Dec. 19, 1950, Duke Ellington took his orchestra into a New York studio and recorded one of the most consequential albums of his career. LP technology was new, and “Masterpieces by Ellington” was ...
Duke Ellington's legacy lives on today largely through his compositions, and musicians from around the globe continue to embrace his music, finding new ways to re-interpret his songs. In this hour, ...
Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Duke Ellington's enduring legacy as a musical pioneer was celebrated at a gala and concert with the soul of America as ...