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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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  • Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York. He was 75. Obituary; tributes from jazzmen.
  • Jazz great Duke Ellington died of pneumonia and cancer today in New York
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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
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession 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
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Miscellaneous
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Miscellaneous
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
5/1/1970
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(...)
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
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
9/1/1965
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke (entertainment) - Portraits
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
6/23/1972