Leonard A. Grimes

Historical marker location:

Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northwest and 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on H Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2007

(1815 - 1873)

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.