The Fourth Annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, the Jazz on the Mall, drew a large, exuberant crowd on Oct. 5. Noticeably scarce among the festival-goers was anyone under the age of 30. However, according to the DEJF's official site, one of the festival's goals is to expose jazz to all demographics. "Having a diverse lineup will appeal to all musical tastes," said Charlie Fishman, the executive producer. While the festival showcases jazz, it attempts to attract all music enthusiasts. Jazz on the Mall was one of several free events that were a part of the plan Fishman and his team considered to be the best methods of attracting new audiences to the festival - those who couldn't normally afford the admission to a jazz event. Each year, DEJF has included performers from around the globe, from Brazil to Sweden and everywhere in...
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