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Marking Duke Ellington's 106th Birthday News & Notes pays tribute to late composer and bandleader Duke Ellington on the anniversary of his 106th birthday.

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Marking Duke Ellington's 106th Birthday

April 29, 200512:00 AM ET

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Marking Duke Ellington's 106th Birthday

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News & Notes pays tribute to late composer and bandleader Duke Ellington on the anniversary of his 106th birthday.

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