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Duke Ellington personal items heading to NYC auction

FILE - In this April 24, 1969 file photo, Duke Ellington, plays the piano at a news conference in New York. More than 250 items belonging to the pianist, songwriter and bandleader are headed for auction. Guernsey’s says Ellington’s suits, piano and other items will be offered May 18, 2016, at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File)
FILE - In this April 24, 1969 file photo, Duke Ellington, plays the piano at a news conference in New York. More than 250 items belonging to the pianist, songwriter and bandleader are headed for auction. Guernsey’s says Ellington’s suits, piano and other items will be offered May 18, 2016, at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File) FILE - In this April 24, 1969 file photo, Duke Ellington, plays the piano at a news conference in New York. More than 250 items belonging to the pianist, songwriter and bandleader are headed for auction. Guernsey’s says Ellington’s suits, piano and other items will be offered May 18, 2016, at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – More than 250 items belonging to pianist, songwriter and bandleader Duke Ellington are headed for auction.

Guernsey’s says Ellington’s suits, piano and other items will be offered May 18 at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

They’re consigned by one of his nephews.

Ellington’s iconic white baby grand piano could bring as much as $1 million.

There are tuxedos and dinner jackets with Ellington’s name written inside the jacket pockets, ranging from $3,000 to $6,500.