B.D.B. is contained in one folder consisting of 35 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in copyist's hand.
Parts in 3 groupings -- (i) 3 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- (ii) 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3, tenor 4, baritone 5; 3 trumpets - 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- (iii) 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3, baritone 4, tenor 5; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones, 1, 2, 3. -- Parts in grouping i are copyist's masters. Parts in grouping ii are stamped "Basie." Parts in grouping iii are stamped "Ellington." -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
copyright 1964 -- copyright entry.
General:
Title means "Basie, Duke, Billy" -- A. Homzy. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, torn. Folder A -- 45p., folder B -- 2p. Folder A -- 5p.
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
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
