April is Jazz Appreciation Month, designated by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as a time to celebrate the life and legacy of jazz. Many legendary jazz artists were born in April, ...

Longtime Milwaukee lounge owner Minnette "Satin Doll" Wilson was known for her fearlessness when it came to speaking her mind. And when police went to Satin Doll's Lounge to talk with Wilson about the ...

Ella Fitzgerald, known as the First Lady of Song, was loved for her smooth voice, clear tone, and impressive scat singing. She recorded many hit songs and albums, becoming one of the most respected ...

The missing sign was supposed to be removed before the building was demolished. It was to be donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum. The bar's longtime owner, Minnette Wilson, was a ...

Duke Ellington, the District native who became one of the 20th century's most prolific and influential composers, had a career that spanned five decades and more than 20,000 performances. Born in 1899 ...

Like an Ellington melody, satin-the silkiest and sheeniest of fabrics-is a classic. And it’s one of the hottest trends coming at you this Spring. But this time around, it’s been liberated from the ...