Strike Up the Band
Historical marker location:
928 8th Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street Southeast and I Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on 8th Street Southeast.)
Marker installed: 2004
Tour of Duty. Barracks Row Heritage Trail
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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.