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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

Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York

Date5/4/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York. He was 75. Obituary; tributes from jazzmen.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0045764F
      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 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
      Duke Ellington helping Canadian Jazz
      Duke Ellington helping Canadian Jazz
      Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
      7/24/1967
      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
      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
      Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
      3/16/1970
      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(...)
      Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
      2/14/1970
      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
      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
      Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
      Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington
      Brennan, Pat
      3/21/1972
      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
      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