Ellington Live frequents eBay on a regular basis because frequently for sale is all sorts of interesting memorabilia which conjours times and places in Ellington's career.
Here is a round up of some recent lots...
DUKE ELLINGTON Recording Session 1952 VTG Original "PoPsie" Photo IMPORTANT JAZZ
According to the vendor, "William "PoPsie" Randolph (May 15, 1920 - January 21, 1978) was an American photographer known worldwide for his success in documenting the birth of modern jazz, R&B and rock and roll. His career began as a member of Benny Goodman's orchestra."
1950 DUKE ELLINGTON PROGRAM HEIDELBERG SONNY GREER RARE GERMAN LANGUAGE
BILLBOARD "Fall Special" 9/5/31 DUKE ELLINGTON, Russ Columbo, STREET SCENE 183pp
From the vendor's description...
Intact copy of the September 5, 1931 "FALL SPECIAL spectacular edition of THE BILLBOARD theater / music industry magazine - Vaudeville, Burlesque, Fairs, Circus, legit theater great weekly column by photos , blurbs - great full page advert for DUKE ELLINGTON, cool advert for CHIEL SHUNATONA (American) INDIAN jazz band! "Eleven hot fast furious redskins!" ..so much more - huge 183 page issue - if you want to learn about the entertainment industry back then READ THE TRADES! It's ALL here!
1930s DUKE ELLINGTON Autograph~Jazz
From the vendor...
Original vintage 1930s promotional advertisement for ~ or from a newspaper article about ~ Duke Ellington & "THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD"
AUTOGRAPHED by Ellington with LOVE
Good overall condition; mounted by a previous owner on lightweight board that has largely protected this from wear and damage over the years ~ about 8" x 9.5"
And from Latin America...
RARE 1960’s DUKE ELLINGTON Jazz Magazine Argentina
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