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2014.49.002-018-0057
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Duke Ellington band, with Sonny Greer on drums, August 27, 1947
Order an ImageSonny Greer was Duke Ellington's original drummer and played with the orchestra for more than 30 years. Here, on August 27, 1947, Greer plays with a flourish on his elaborate drum set at Seattle's Civic Auditorium.
Handwritten on negative page: Duke & band 8-27-47
Handwritten on negative page: Duke & band 8-27-47
ID Number: 2014.49.002.018.0057
Date: 1947
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.018.0057
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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