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Nearly $1 million in grants were announced by Maurine Knighton, program director for the arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). The funds have been distributed to several jazz creatives for innovative projects to appeal to diverse audiences. (Courtesy of DDCFF)

Collaborative Jazz Projects Receive Funding

by Brenda C. Siler April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

Jazz creatives recently received funding from an investment of nearly $1 million by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Creative Inflections initiative.

Talking to the audience about their process are pianists, composers and producers Robert Glasper and Jason Moran performed a dual piano concert at the Kennedy Center on April 16, celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

Robert Glasper and Jason Moran Create a Piano Lounge

by Brenda C. Siler April 18, 2022April 20, 2022

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. Siler December 13, 2021

Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. Siler December 6, 2021

The National Philharmonic, led by Maestro Piotr Gajewski, celebrates American jazz with "Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong" Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore's Concert Hall. Byron Stripling will perform Armstrong's greatest hits, including his signature version of "When the Saints Go Marchin' In."

Trumpeter, Singer Byron Stripling Salutes Louis Armstrong

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor March 27, 2019October 31, 2020

Ravi Coltrane (Courtesy photo)

Ravi Coltrane Charts Own Jazz Path

by Brenda C. Siler March 6, 2019October 31, 2020

Herbie Hancock

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Herbie Hancock Rocks the Strathmore

by Brenda C. Siler June 26, 2018October 31, 2020

Dianne Reeves

Top Artists Honor 2018 Jazz Masters

by Brenda C. Siler April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Billy Strayhorn (Courtesy of jazzednet.org)

Books, Entertainment

Book Marks Centennial of Billy Strayhorn’s Birth

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

Allen Toussaint performs at Stockholm at 2009. (Henryk Kotowski via Wikipedia)

Allen Toussaint, 77, New Orleans R&B Icon, Dies

by WI Webstaff November 10, 2015October 30, 2020