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Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals, Ella Fitzgerald, at Imperial Room tonight, an(...)
Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals, Ella Fitzgerald, at Imperial Room tonight, an(...)

Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals, Ella Fitzgerald, at Imperial Room tonight, an(...)

Date6/15/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals; Ella Fitzgerald; at Imperial Room tonight; and guitarist Joe Pass; at Lytes. And another great; Pearl Bailey; dropped in to see old friend Ella yesterday.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0047254F
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