DCPS walked back its plan to take over Duke Ellington School of the Arts. But what does the future hold for the legendary school?
I remember in 2004 when I came to audition for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Growing up,...
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This weekend, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Fest celebrates ‘all hues’ of jazz in D.C. and beyond
When you think of the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 14th edition this weekend at the Rockville Hilton,...
Reginald Cyntje takes over as jazz director at Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Trombonist, composer and bandleader Reginald Cyntje will become the next director of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’...
The Bohemian Caverns building has a new tenant: restaurant and jazz venue Mama ‘San
After more than three years of vacancy, a new business is set to move into the historic Bohemian Caverns...
Giving back and paying it forward: the story of Davey Yarborough, D.C.’s most beloved jazz educator
As the school year starts back up again, I can’t help but think back on one of the most...
International Jazz Day comes to the nation’s capital, bringing stars and a spotlight on the local scene
This Saturday marks the fifth annual International Jazz Day, a celebration of the spirit of jazz that focuses on...