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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(...)

Duke Ellington conducts the Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall Saturday in what critic Ronald Hambleton calls an uninspired show. Ellington's lack of fre(...)

Date2/14/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Duke Ellington conducts the Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall Saturday in what critic Ronald Hambleton calls an uninspired show. Ellington's lack of fresh material helped contribute to a drop in professional smoothness.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0045757F
      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
      Bezant, Graham
      3/16/1973
      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(...)
      Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
      5/10/1969
      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
      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
      Composer Aaron Copland. He conducts Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall tonight
      Composer Aaron Copland. He conducts Toronto Symphony at Massey Hall tonight
      Beaty, Keith
      5/15/1978
      Tony Bennett does two shows at the Ontario Place Forum. Andrew Davis conducts the Toronto Symphony at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 766-3271
      Tony Bennett does two shows at the Ontario Place Forum. Andrew Davis conducts the Toronto Symphony at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 766-3271
      Bennett, Tony, 1926-
      2/6/1974
      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(...)
      Bull, Ron
      3/1/1973
      Way, way out there listening moodily to tape of Canadian jazz he came way, way up to Toronto to record, jazz artist-composer Duke Ellington keeps his (...)
      Way, way out there listening moodily to tape of Canadian jazz he came way, way up to Toronto to record, jazz artist-composer Duke Ellington keeps his (...)
      Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
      7/25/1967
      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
      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
      Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
      Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
      Brennan, Pat
      3/21/1972
      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
      9/1/1965