The Washingtonians

The Washingtonians was the name of Duke Ellington's earliest recording band. This band was originally managed and directed by Elmer Snowden, but Snowden himself does not appear on any recordings by the group. The Washingtonians name was also applied pseudonymously to many releases by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra during the 1920s. All these Ellington-associated releases, made either before or after Ellington took over the band, should be entered on this page.

Artist name may appear as "The Washingtonians", "Duke Ellington and the Washingtonians", "Duke Ellington's Washingtonians", "Duke Ellington and his Washingtonians" or subtle variations of these names for inclusion on this page.