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Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Arranger:
Cleave, Van  Search this
Comstock, Frank  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
4 Items (parts (photocopies), 31 cm.)
Container:
Box 38 (Series 1), Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
see ASSAULT ON A QUEEN
4 scores
Big heist is contained in one of seven folders for "Assault on a queen" consisting of 1 eight page short score, 2 thirteen page short scores, and 1 nine page short score in C Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand.
Eight page short score indicates parts for saxes, trumpets, trombones, bass, drums. Score subtitled "Part 1." 1 thirteen page short score indicates parts for altos, clarinet, trumpets, trombones, drums. Score subtitled "Part 2." 1 thirteen page short score indicates parts for saxes, clarinet, trumpets, trombones, strings, drums. Score subtitled "Part 3." Nine page short score indicates parts for alto, clarinet, saxes, trumpets, trombones, drums. Score subtitled "Part 4." -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Scores for the film "Assault on a queen" by Paramount Pictures, scenes 10-BX through 10-B3X.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, tape. Folder A -- 43p.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Motion picture music  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8fca10f74-a3f2-4384-ab40-277072249f9e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37794