Duke Ellington School of the Arts

3500 R St., NW

Originally Western High School, the school was renamed in 1974.

Founded by Cooper Cafritz and Mike Malone.

Director of jazz studies Davey Yarborough joined the school faculty in 1986.

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Bibliography

https://www.doaks.org/resources/cultural-philanthropy/the-duke-ellington-school-of-the-arts