2. Duke Ellington's U Street Quest (Part II)

Place: U Street - Washington, DC

Time: The Early 1900s

This is part 2 of a 3 part series on the life of American jazz legend Duke Ellington and the place where he grew up - Washington, DC's U Street corridor.

In this episode, Duke continues to search for his blessing and finds inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. From the beaches of Atlantic City, to the smokey confines of an overcrowded pool hall, Duke's journey takes a musical turn. After the story, we bring in music educator and professional jazz musician Ben Hall to break down Duke’s sound.

To learn more about Ben Hall please visit ...

• BenHall.net
• FeedelBand.com
• MrLilo.com
• FreeSpiritBand.com

Don’t forget to visit us at www.historicamerica.org/podcast for show notes, suggested reading(s) & more!