Jamila El Sahili

Historical marker location:

1201 K St NW, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) just west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Human Being

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.