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

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 ...

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

SYMPHONY SWINGS on Saturday, February 22, featuring guest artist Dr. Doreen Ketchens, the 'Clarinet Queen of New Orleans.' ...

Taconic Music’s Jazz in the Barn series, hosted by the Inn at Manchester, has become a popular chilly-season attraction in ...

Discover the rich history of Black composers at the Washington National Cathedral's 'Onward & Upward: The Unsung Heroes of ...

Little Richard performed at Charlie’s Place during his early days. The venue served as a safe space for Black musicians and artists in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood.

A night of jazz and classic big band hits is coming to Bury St Edmunds. Swing That Music will be performed at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, February 8, starting at 7.30pm. Presented by Down for the ...

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

Musical genius Duke Ellington crafted nearly 2,000 compositions across five remarkable decades, enchanting audiences through ...