On January 23, 1943 #WoodlawnConnection Duke Ellington and his orchestra performed at Carnegie Hall for the first time. Black, Brown and Beige, Ellington’s monumental composition which he called "a parallel to the history of the Negro in America," was performed. The song “Come Sunday” was included in the work, the most memorable recording was made in 1958 by Mahalia Jackson. #MoreThanACemetery Learn more about our #WoodlawnCemetery jazz notables at www.WoodlawnJazz.org. | The Woodlawn Cemetery &