As Duke Ellington wrote in his memoir, published the year before he died: “What is music to you? What would you be without music? Music is everything.” I read his words and wonder: What would music be without Ellington’s gifts to us all? This story wraps up our 2024 Jazz Appreciation Month series, which we kicked off with a tribute to The Duke. We’ll finish the month similarly—April 29 is Ellington’s 125th birthday! Over the years, I’ve written several stories that feature and... Read this story
