Ellington Alumni Concert Licensee Douglas Bray founded the Duke Ellington Society of New York in 1959. Entered from booking ledger and New York Times concert listing and review. The correct program order is uncertain. The booking file includes a recording agreement. "CONCERT AND OPERA PROGRAMS THIS WEEK." New York Times (1923-), May 07 1961, p. 1. ProQuest. Web. 5 Oct. 2022. Wilson, John S. "ELLINGTON MUSIC HEARD AT CONCERT: SIX FORMER MEMBERS OF HIS ORCHESTRA GIVE PROGRAM." New York Times (1923-), May 08 1961, p. 48. ProQuest. Web. 5 Oct. 2022. 1961-05-07T14:30:00