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Composer:
Garner, Erroll  Search this
Lyricist:
Burke, Johnny  Search this
Arranger:
Henderson, Luther  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
27 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
9 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
5 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 225, Folder 6-8
Type:
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Date:
1955
Scope and Contents:
39 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Misty is contained in three folders consisting of 15 parts in Db Major concert, 1 published two page piano vocal score in Eb Major concert, 2 sixteen page conductor scores and 1 part in Bb Major concert, and 23 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Tizol, Henderson?).
Folder A contains scores and 1 part. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree ...". Conductor scores indicate parts for 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, drums, voice, guitar, piano, bass. Part in Bb Major for bass/guitar/piano.
Folder B contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in F Major for 4 reeds - alto (2), alto 3 (2), tenor 2 (2), Carney (2); 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3 (2), 4 (2); 2 trombones - 2 (2), 3 (2). -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - Hamilton (2); 1 trumpet - 3 (2); 1 trombone - 2 (2). -- (iii) Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; piano.
Folder C contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in Db Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, Paul, baritone; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; 2 trombones - 1, 3; bass. -- (ii) Parts in F Major for 1 reed - tenor 4; 1 trombone - 1; bass. -- All items except Folder B, groupings i & ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder B, groupings i & ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 69.
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, torn, stained, tape.
Publication:
New York, NY, Vernon Music Corporation, 1955
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:
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
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 / 1.1.14: M
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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