Jazz by The White House Band

Swinging Diplomacy: How Jazz Transformed the White House

Jazz musicians were among them, carrying their music with them. As they settled in places like Chicago and New York, jazz flourished and evolved ...

U Street Jazz - Venues - The White House

This event, which marked the 25th Anniversary of the Newport Jazz festival, included 800 guests and over 50 jazz musicians. This event publicly established jazz ...

Jazz Events at the LBJ White House - faine books

An overview of the jazz events hosted by the Lyndon Johnson administration, with a special focus on Ellington and his orchestra.