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Anchor man in Duke Ellington's orchestra, saxophonist Harry Carney joined the band in 1927 when he was only 17
Anchor man in Duke Ellington's orchestra, saxophonist Harry Carney joined the band in 1927 when he was only 17

Anchor man in Duke Ellington's orchestra, saxophonist Harry Carney joined the band in 1927 when he was only 17

Date3/16/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Anchor man in Duke Ellington's orchestra; saxophonist Harry Carney joined the band in 1927 when he was only 17. He's currently at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and still playing famous opening number; Rockin in Rhythm.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0100472F
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