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Pianist Jason Moran offers an innovative take on Duke Ellington

Fresh Air | By Martin Johnson

Published August 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM EDT

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Ellington's music has been a staple of jazz repertoire for decades. Now artists are building on his work and finding midway points between the legend and themselves. One striking example: Jason Moran Plays Duke Ellington.