At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Dave Chappelle Rallies to Keep ‘Tradition Alive’
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At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Dave Chappelle Rallies to Keep ‘Tradition Alive’

Attendees at the organization’s gala, which celebrated Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, shared what they listen to.
How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music
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How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music

For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”