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Opinion: For the greats of the jazz age, life on the road was perilous as well as glamorous
LA Times via Yahoo News· 5 days agoDuke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong created a template for what it means for a musician...
How Jazz Became the Voice of Revolution
Time via Yahoo News· 5 days agoDuke Ellington (1899-1974) plays a piano during recording of the BBC television show 'Jazz 625' in London on 20th February 1964. Louis Armstrong performs...
'Gone With the Wind' actress fought against racist housing covenants. That history matters.
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe rambling Los Angeles home was lavish, the rolling backyard lush. Frequent guests included...
Commentary: Duke Ellington’s impressions on Baltimore endure
The Baltimore Banner· 5 days agoIt could be Ellington and his orchestra playing “Mood Indigo.” When it’s Ella Fitzgerald singing the...
Commentary: Peabody honors Duke Ellington’s musical, cultural impact
The Baltimore Banner· 5 days agoArtistic institutions, educators, musicians and others are observing the 125th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s birth and the 50th anniversary of his passing ...
Our View: A tip of high hat to KPs jazz band
The Sun Chronicle· 6 hours agoThis year was an especially big honor because the event is marking the 125th birthday of legendary jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington. The...
This celebrated historian has a long relationship with KC. She’ll return next month
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 24 hours ago...a President” with Candice Millard, May 15, Unity Temple on The Plaza. rainydaybooks.com ▪ Larry...
Yes Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer, here are other big names that have won
FOX 10 Phoenix· 7 days agoThe Pulitzer Prize winners will be announced Monday, usually the most anticipated day of the year...
A Manhattan Mansion by Architect Robert D. Kohn Hits the Market for $13 Million
Robb Report via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe historic Riverside Drive-West 105 Street District is cheek-to-jowl with fashionable residences,...
The Boston Pops swings into spring with a rousing opening-night performance - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 16 hours agoIt was love, specifically, that Ira Gershwin had in mind when he wrote the lyrics to “Nice Work If...