The 2025 free Jazz Appreciation Month poster should be available sometime early next year! You can download a high resolution PDF of previous posters or request a physical freebie by clicking the blue “Request a poster” button.
In 2024, they honored Duke Ellington:
This April marks the 125th birthday of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. Born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., Duke’s early exposure to music came from his parents, Daisy Ellington and James Edward Ellington, who were both pianists. His exposure, parental support and private piano lessons provided a critical foundation in his early development as a pianist and musician. Duke Ellington composed dynamic music throughout his lifetime that inspired vivid visual imagery and emotion. Combining his unconventional orchestration technique with the unique talent of his individual orchestra members, Ellington was able to transpose everyday life into musical works of art.
To mark what would have been his 125th year, the museum will be featuring Duke Ellington on this year’s Jazz Appreciation Month poster through the evocative and colorful painting from LeRoy Neiman.
Whoa, I can't even play piano by fingers. Imagine hitting all the keys with just your ear – impressive!
