The celebration will be co-hosted by Mercedes Ellington—granddaughter of Duke Ellington and Founder and Artistic Director of The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts—and Tony Waag, Founding Director of ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. 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 ...

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 artistry reshaped American music, transcending jazz to influence classical, orchestral, and global cultural spheres. His innovative compositions, dignified public image, and ...

A special tribute to legendary composer and bandleader Duke Ellington will be presented at at the Duke Ellington Statue, 5th Ave. and 110th Street in NYC, Sept. 28 from 2-4pm. The cast includes ...