Signed USPS First Day Ceremony Program #2211 Duke Ellington Music Jazz FDC 1986

In 1918, when Ellington formed his first band -'Duke's Serenaders' - his musical repertory consisted of only one original song,'The Soda Fountain Rag'... Within ten years, Ellington had... Established his musical reputation at the famous Cotton Club... He composed such classics as'Satin Doll,''Cotton Tail' and'Mood Indigo'... This program has been autographed by 15 ceremony participants, including Mercer Ellington (conductor, Duke Ellington Orchestra), McHenry Boatwright, Ruth Ellington Boatwright, Jimmy Springer (president, Duke Ellington Society), S.

Hayakawa, and members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Program measures 9" x 6". This item is in the category "Stamps\United States\Covers\FDCs (1951-Now)\1981-90". The seller is "tv59" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Music Musicians Jazz Duke Ellington
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue - Ceremony Program
Series: Performing Arts
Designer of Stamp: Jim Sharpe
Modification Description: autographed by 15 participants, including family, Duke Ellington Orchestra members, S.
Denomination: 22 Cent
Brand: U. Postal Service
Place of Origin: United States