Byron Center High School’s jazz band, one of two Michigan schools chosen, has been selected as one of 30 finalists to perform during the Essentially Ellington Festival at New York City's Lincoln ...

On Sunday, the Valentine's Jazz Festival was held in Moeser Auditorium to celebrate jazz music and bring musicians and ...

Jayna Elise shines as Tina Turner in the National Theatre production, bringing her D.C. roots and Duke Ellington School of ...

Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will receive the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. It airs live from the ...

Edward Kennedy Ellington was born into the world on April 29, 1899 inWashington, D.C. Duke’s parents, Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James EdwardEllington, served as ideal role models for young Duke, and ...

Chicago police said a man was killed and another man was injured on the city's West Side in a shooting not far from an elementary school.

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

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month with the world premiere of ...

Despite a few rough moments in their afternoon concert at Austin’s Kehrein Center for the Arts, they more than made their ...

These five picks spotlight Black History Month, including one absolute must-see that will cost you just a dollar.