Duke Ellington and the sixteen other men in his jazz band are rather surprised at the research that has been expended on bringing to light the drunks, hangovers, and frolics of their youth. The ...

7:00 p.m. – Awards presented honoring Sam Belton, Manty Ellis, Adekola Adedapo as significant contributors to the history of jazz in Milwaukee 7:15 p.m. – Jon Mroz and the Troubadours of Rhythm ...

In 1969, President Richard Nixon threw a 70th birthday bash for Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington, at the White House where he gave him a special present. April 29, 2026, would have been the legendary ...

Late Milwaukee legend Minnette Wilson, whose colorful life included dancing on tour with jazz great Duke Ellington, took credit as the inspiration for Ellington's classic "Satin Doll," running a bar ...

The Milwaukee County Historical Society is celebrating the history of jazz in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is hosting a live music event next week, celebrating the history of ...

A former teacher at D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison Friday. Mark Williams was convicted in February of sexually abusing a former student at the ...

Satin shoes are a breakout spring shoe trend, adding a dose of much-needed whimsy and color to everyday looks. Soft and lustrous, they balance out the hard edges of structured denim or sharp tailoring ...

A concert filmed at Coventry Cathedral 60 years ago this week by composer and pianist Duke Ellington stands as one of the most significant moments in British jazz history, according to one expert. In ...

What are you most looking forward to about music directing Duke in Africa? It’s always a pleasure to be given the opportunity to serve as MD for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton ...

The missing sign was supposed to be removed before the building was demolished. It was to be donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum. The bar's longtime owner, Minnette Wilson, was a ...