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Tag: Duke Ellington

The cover for the book "DC Jazz" features John Malachi, who grew up in Washington and played in local clubs before joining Billy Eckstein, later becoming Sarah Vaughan's accompanist. He also taught at Howard University and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Faces, Places that Formed D.C.’s Legacy of Jazz

by Brenda C. Siler August 1, 2018October 31, 2020

A new book, “DC Jazz,” introduces readers to musicians, jazz venues, educators and advocates of jazz in the nation’s capital.

Posted inNational

Hundreds Celebrate as Nation’s African American Museum Nears Completion

by NNPAFreddie November 17, 2015October 30, 2020
Billy Strayhorn (Courtesy of jazzednet.org)
Posted inBooks, Entertainment

Book Marks Centennial of Billy Strayhorn’s Birth

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 11, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

NY Court Backs EMI Over Duke Ellington Royalties

by Washington Informer October 24, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

African-American Cowboy Crooner Herb Jeffries Dies

by Washington Informer May 27, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

LaBelle, Knight and Cole Head to ‘After Midnight’ 

by Washington Informer May 1, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Back in the Day – Today: Jeffrey Osborne

by WI Guest Author July 24, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, William Reed

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: Banking on Black Banks

by William Reed January 7, 2013October 30, 2020

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