USPS First Day of Issue Ceremony Program for the dedication of Scott #2211 22c Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington commemorative stamp, Performing Arts series, FDOI, April 29, 1986, New York, NY.  "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' ...   Program measures 9" x 6".