In conjunction with Christian McBride's Guest Artist Dozens, focusing on classic tracks by bassist Ray Brown , jazz.com is publishing Ted Panken's conversation with the two bassists from 1996. Read More
Under the assumption that Duke Ellington's famous 1931 composition, "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing,)" still rings true today, Boettcher Concert Hall will be full of meaning and holiday cheer tonight. Read More
Duke Ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz as well as being a bandleader who held his large group ... Read the full Duke Ellington bio.