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Duke Ellington played to full audience in Imperial Room of the Royal York Hotel last night, and youthfulness of music was reflected in their ages, says Eli Silas
Duke Ellington played to full audience in Imperial Room of the Royal York Hotel last night, and youthfulness of music was reflected in their ages, says Eli Silas

Duke Ellington played to full audience in Imperial Room of the Royal York Hotel last night, and youthfulness of music was reflected in their ages, says Eli Silas

Date3/16/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Duke Ellington played to full audience in Imperial Room of the Royal York Hotel last night; and youthfulness of music was reflected in their ages; says Eli Silas.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0045762F
Duke Ellington conducts the Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall Saturday in what critic Ronald Hambleton calls an uninspired show. Ellington's lack of fre(...)
Duke Ellington conducts the Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall Saturday in what critic Ronald Hambleton calls an uninspired show. Ellington's lack of fre(...)
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The Duke goes back to school. Ader Duke Ellington isn't used to early morning appointment after being presented with a soft drink to help him wake dke(...)
The Duke goes back to school. Ader Duke Ellington isn't used to early morning appointment after being presented with a soft drink to help him wake dke(...)
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Jumping the years: Gregory Hines (left) plays Duke Ellington (above) in his younger years in song and dance, in Sophisticated Ladies, a show that got some sweet reviews from New York critics
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
4/28/1981
Jazz musician Duke Ellington, surrounded by Anglican choir boys at St
Jazz musician Duke Ellington, surrounded by Anglican choir boys at St
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
2/28/1971
Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York
Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
5/4/1970
Duke Ellington, appearing with the Toronto Symphony Saturday night, turned brass into pure gold and, in addition, completely won the admiration of a p(...)
Duke Ellington, appearing with the Toronto Symphony Saturday night, turned brass into pure gold and, in addition, completely won the admiration of a p(...)
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5/10/1969
Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
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3/21/1972
Duke Ellington helping Canadian Jazz
Duke Ellington helping Canadian Jazz
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
7/24/1967
A red shirt and white jacket draped Duke Ellington when he appeared in fornt of 3,000 people at St
A red shirt and white jacket draped Duke Ellington when he appeared in fornt of 3,000 people at St
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
2/28/1971
Duke Ellington at the piano. 'I write for people in the band'
Duke Ellington at the piano. 'I write for people in the band'
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
4/30/1965
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Miscellaneous
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Miscellaneous
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
5/1/1970
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
6/23/1972