Duke Ellington, for the past 40 years one of the most important men on the jazz scene, with a huge bouquet of flowers presented to him when he arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, Nov. 25, 1969, for a British tour to celebrate his 70th birthday. During the tour, the Duke and his entourage of 15 international class musicians will be heard at Bristol. Manchester, Newcastle, Wakefield, London (Hammersmith) and Bournemouth. (AP Photo)

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