Duke Ellington’s contributions to jazz are immeasurable, and his music remains a beacon of Black excellence. His compositions tell stories of migration, struggle, resilience, and celebration.

This year marks 125 years since the birth of jazz legend Duke Ellington. The bandleader, composer and pianist died 50 years ago. In the new book “The Jazzmen,” biographer Larry Tye sets out to ...

On an exuberantly original new album, the singer and pianist reimagine jazz standards from Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and others.

The great D.C.-born jazz bandleader, arranger and composer Duke Ellington with musical scores in an undated photograph. He left behind some 1,500 songs.

Mercedes Ellington is keeping her grandfather’s iconic sound alive. The uptown eatery named for iconic composer and bandleader Duke Ellington will finally be the home to his music on Sunday. … ...

Ellington received a Special Pulitzer Prize in 1999, honoring his legacy in the centennial year of his birth. However, in 1965, he was nominated by a music jury for the prestigious award, the ...

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.

For over 50 years, Duke Ellington toured the world as a jazz composer, ... Ellington wrote or collaborated on over 1000 pieces during his lifetime, ranging from short songs to full suites.