Marlon Francisco Morales

Historical marker location:

5315 First Place Northeast, Lamond Riggs, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 1st Place Northeast south of Riggs Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2001

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.