Famed bandleader Duke Ellington snaps his fingers to set the musical pace for his orchestra at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival.


Famed bandleader and pianist Duke Ellington snaps his fingers to set the pace for his orchestra performing at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival, where he was the featured entertainment at that annual event in Monterey, California, USA. This was toward the end of Ellington's musical career that lasted more than 50 years until his death in 1974 at the age of 75. Historical photo.


Size: 3700px × 2395px
Location: Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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