Smithsonian Jazz This Smithsonian site aims to preserve and promote one of America's greatest art forms: jazz. For an excellent overview of the music, begin at the What Is Jazz? page. Next, peruse the jazz classes to learn about and listen to performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Carter, and enjoy an interactive feature on Duke Ellington. The Jazz 365 page offers a snippet of jazz history for every day of the year. You can also research the extensive Smithsonian music collections and exhibits. There's enough jazz here to keep you be-bopping all night long. (in Jazz)