Duke Ellington statue

Credit: WNEW's Kevin Patrick

THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 (CBSDC) - The spirit of DC native and music icon Duke Ellington is alive and well in a massive statue that's being installed this morning outside the Howard Theater.

Duke Ellington statue

Credit: WNEW's Kevin Patrick

THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 (CBSDC) - The spirit of DC native and music icon Duke Ellington is alive and well in a massive statue that's being installed this morning outside the Howard Theater.

Duke Ellington statue

Credit: WNEW's Kevin Patrick

THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 (CBSDC) - The spirit of DC native and music icon Duke Ellington is alive and well in a massive statue that's being installed this morning outside the Howard Theater.

Duke Ellington statue

WNEW's Kevin Patrick

THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 (CBSDC) - The spirit of DC native and music icon Duke Ellington is alive and well in a massive statue that's being installed this morning outside the Howard Theater.

Duke Ellington statue

WNEW's Kevin Patrick

THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 (CBSDC) - The spirit of DC native and music icon Duke Ellington is alive and well in a massive statue that's being installed this morning outside the Howard Theater.