The Washington Informer

Ellington and Shakespeare a Perfect Match at Signature Theatre’s ‘Play On!’

Experience the collision of Shakespeare and Duke Ellington in 'Play On!' - a captivating musical comedy at Signature Theatre ...
TBR News Media

The Jazz Loft pays tribute to Duke Ellington with ‘Put Up Your Dukes’ concerts

It’s “Put Up Your Dukes” this October 2, 3, and 4 at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook when TJL’s 17-piece Big Band, led by Tom Manuel, will be presenting the works and legacy of Duke ...
The New York Times

A High School Festival Keeps Duke Ellington Very Much Alive

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. The atmosphere was festive at the ...
Afro

Preparation pays off: Duke Ellington grad Jayna Elise delivers the goods as ‘Tina’

Jayna Elise proved you can come home again this month when she returned to the District riding in the lead role of “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Duke Ellington School of the Arts alum, Jayna Elise, ...
Newsweek

The Continued Relevance of (Teaching) Duke Ellington | Opinion

In an age where the term "relevance" feels like the single dominant tenant of nearly all of us in the education community, the significance of the work of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington continues to ...