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Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
6 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 194, Folder 9-10
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
7 parts and 1 score
Lady in doubt is contained in two folders consisting of 1 six page short score, 6 parts and 1 lead sheet in Db Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains short score and parts. Short score indicates parts for Rab, Toby, baritone, Ray, Brown. Parts for 5 reeds - Rab, Toby, Jimmy, Sears, Carney; 1 trumpet - Taft.
Folder B contains lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "Watching you from here I'd say you're mine ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Other Title:
See also T & T On Toast and T-Ta
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 Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, worn.
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
Holographs
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.13: L
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep833694b44-b92a-4dfa-993a-4c9b77436693
EDAN-URL:
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