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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
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