Washington: The Man

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Southwest north of Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.