Audiotapes, CDs and digital files: an ongoing project to interview and preserve the memories of people important in the jazz world, including jazz musicians, singers, dancers, producers, arrangers, and others. A list of interviewees and interviewers follows.
The following is a list of the individuals who conducted the interviews.
1. Brown, Anthony
2. Baker, Lida
3. Burstein, Julie
Interviewer
2. Bluiett, Hamiet
Arrangement:
This collection is arranged into six series.
Series 1, DAT and CD Original Interview Recordings, 1992-2012
Series 2, Cassette Reference and Master Interview Tapes, 1992-2012
Series 3, Audio CD Reference Copies, 2000-2012
Series 4, Video/CD, 1994-2012
Series 5, Transcripts and Abstracts, 1992-2014
Series 6, Supplemental Documentation, 1992-2012
Biographical / Historical:
The Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program, a project of "America's Jazz Heritage, A Partnership of the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund and the Smithsonian Institution" initiative was created in 1992. More than 150 in-depth oral history interviews were conducted from 1992 through 2002. The collection was transferred to the Archives Center of the National Museum of American History in 2000. Now part of the National Museum of American History's American Music History Initiatives, the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program continues to conduct interviews as funding is available.
The Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program was established to document significant jazz musicians, performers, producers, and business associates in their own words and voices. Program staff contacted and worked with potential interviewees to arrange for interviews. Each interview was conducted by a jazz authority and was recorded on digital audiotape by a professional audio engineer. The interviews averaged 6 hours in length and covered a wide range of topics including early years, initial involvement in music, generally, and jazz specifically, as well as experiences in the jazz music world, including relationships to musicians. The original DAT interview tapes were then dubbed to audiocassettes and CD to create protection and access copies. More recent interviews have been recorded using fully digital technology and the interviews are preserved and made availbel as digital files.
A number of the interviews were conducted as part of the Ella Fitzgerald Oral History Project of the Jazz Oral History Program. Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, these interviews focus on the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald. The National Endowments for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program continues to support new interviews with NEA Jazz Masters.
For more information about jazz concerts, education, collections, Jazz Appreciation Month, and the Jazz Master orchestra, visit Smithsonian Jazz.
Provenance:
The interviews were made for the Smithsonian Institution under the auspices of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program supported by America's Jazz Heritage, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program. Additional interviews were conducted with support from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Researchers must use reference copies.
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. Release forms exist for most interviews.
[Interviewee name] Interview, Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program Collection, 1992-2014, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
The interviews were made for the Smithsonian Institution under the auspices of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program and supported by America's Jazz Heritage, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program. Additional interviews were conducted with support from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
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.
Collection Citation:
John and Devra Hall Levy Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
The collection is open for research. Only reference copies of audiovisual materials may be used.
Collection Rights:
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Floyd Levin Jazz Reference Collection, 1880-2010, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
Processing and encoding funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
La dolce vita is contained in two folders consisting of 1 published four page piano vocal score, 2 sixteen page conductor scores and 27 parts in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Henderson?).
Folder A contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) 1 published piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "La dolce vita, It's the sweet life ...". -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3 (2), tenor 2 (2), tenor 4 (2), baritone (2); 3 trumpets - Cat, trumpet 2 (2), trumpet 3 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2). Parts for trombone 2 appear incomplete. -- (iii) Parts for 1 reed - alto 1; 2 trumpets - Cat (2), 4; 1 trombone - 1; piano. Parts for Cat appear incomplete.
Folder B contains conductor scores. Scores indicate parts for 5 reeds; 4 trumpets; 3 trombones; drums; bass; keyboard. Scores reflect arrangement by Luther Henderson. -- All items except Folder A, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A, grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.
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, tape, torn.
Other Title:
La dolce vita.
Publication:
New York, NY, Robbins Music Corp., 1960
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:
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
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.
Grand slam jam is contained in two folders consisting of 5 lead sheets, 1 six-page piano conductor score and 91 parts in F Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Benjamin, other?).
Folder A contains items in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 2 reeds - flute 1, bassoon 1; 4 horns - 1, 2, 3, 4; 1 trombone - 1; 3 violins - 1, 2, 3; viola; cello; bass; harp. -- (ii) Lead sheets for unidentified C instrument (2); unidentified Bb instrument (3). Parts for piano/guitar (2).
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.
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
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
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.
I got no time is contained in one folder consisting of 1 two page piano vocal score in Eb Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Henderson?).
Piano vocal score lyrics begin "I got no time for lovin', but that goes just for you ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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.
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:
Manuscripts
Music
Piano vocal scores
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.
Interlude is contained in one folder consisting of 4 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink -- in identified hand (Benjamin).
Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 3; drums; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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, tape.
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)
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.
It had to be you is contained in two folders consisting of 1 thirteen page conductor score in C Major concert (?) and 13 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (Henderson, Williams?).
Folder A contains conductor score. Score apparently indicates parts for 5 reeds, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, guitar, bass, drums. Score appears incomplete.
Folder B contains parts for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 1, baritone; 3 trumpets - Taft, Rex, Ray; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; drums; guitar; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken in part from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
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.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
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)
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.
Jumpin' punkins is contained in four folders consisting of 17 parts in C Major concert, 11 parts in Eb Major concert, and 9 parts in Db Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, Tizol, Henderson, Fisher, Fleagle?).
Folder A contains part in C Major for trombone.
Folder B contains parts in Eb Major for 4 reeds - alto, tenor, Ben, baritone; 2 trumpets - C.T., T.J.; 2 trombones - Britt, Butter; bass; drums; piano.
Folder C contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Db Major for 3 reeds - alto, tenor, baritone; 2 trumpets - trumpet, 2; trombone; bass; drums; piano. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for 1 reed - Sears (2); 3 trumpets - Taft, Nance, trumpet; 1 trombone - Brown; bass. -- (iii) Part in C Major for 1 trombone - Jones.
Folder D contains parts in C Major for 2 reeds - Barney, Carney; 3 trumpets - Scad, Nance, Taft; 2 trombones - Tizol, Tricky; guitar. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 19, 51, 71.
General:
A part for "Someone" is noted on the verso of the guitar part in Folder D. 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, tape, worn, torn.
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
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
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.
Love you madly is contained in seven folders consisting of 1 part in Db Major concert, 1 one page short score and 65 parts in Eb Major concert, 22 parts in Bb Major concert, 2 three page piano vocal scores, 1 two page piano vocal score and 2 parts in F Major concert, 1 three page short score and 17 parts in C Major concert, and 1 part in an unknown key -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, BS, Whaley, Benjamin, Mullins, Sanders, Tizol, Tunney, others?).
Folder A contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) One page short score in Eb Major. Short score indicates parts for tenor, baritone. -- (ii) Three page piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "Love you madly, right or wrong ...". -- (iii) Parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - Paul; trumpet; piano. Piano part appears incomplete.
Folder B contains items in 2 groupings -- (i) Part in Eb Major for 1 reed - baritone. Part in Bb Major for 1 trombone - 1. Part appears incomplete. -- (ii) Parts in Bb Major for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, clarinet, sax, baritone; 1 trumpet - Nance; 2 trombone - 2, 3; bass. Parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - tenor; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. Parts in F Major for 1 reed - Rab; 1 trombone - 4. Part in C Major for unidentified treble instrument. Part in an unknown key for unidentified instrument. Part appears incomplete.
Folder C contains three page short score and parts in C Major. Short score indicates parts for Rab, sax, baritone, trumpets, bass. Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass.
Folder D contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - Rab, Procope, Paul, Hamilton, Carney; 3 trumpets - Cook, Mullens, Andres; 1 trombone - Britt; 1 bass - Woode. Parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - baritone; 1 trumpet - 4. Part in Db Major for 1 trombone - Buster. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for 1 reed - Proco; 1 trumpet - 3; trombone. -- (iii) Parts in Eb Major for 2 trumpets - Terry, Baker; 2 trombone - Britt, Butter. -- (iv) Part in Bb Major for 1 trombone - 1. -- (v) Parts in Eb Major for 3 reeds - Pro, Porter, Paul; 4 trumpets - Nance, Cat, Terry, Cook; 2 trombones - Britt, Tizol; bass.
Folder E contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - alto 1 (2), Proco (2), Ash (2), Paul (2), baritone; 4 trumpets - 1 (2), 2 (2), 3 (2), 4; 3 trombones - 1 (2), 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2). -- (ii) 1 reed - Hamilton; 1 trumpet - Ray; 2 trombones - Gee (2), Britt (2). -- (iii) Parts in Bb Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3.
Folder E contains two page piano vocal score. Lyrics as above.
Folder G contains three page piano vocal score. Lyrics as above.
Folder A, grouping ii, Folder B, Folder C, Folder D, grouping iv, and Folder G from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder F from the Presentation Album, vol. E. Remaining items from the Mercer Ellington Library.
General:
A part for "Book" is noted on the verso of a part in C Major for unidentified instrument, Folder B, grouping ii. Parts for "C. jam" are noted on the verso of the parts in Folder D, grouping iii. A part for "Blossom" is noted on the verso of the bass part in Folder D, grouping v. 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.
Other Title:
Madly.
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
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
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.
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
Sponsor:
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Moon mist is contained in four folders consisting of 28 parts in Ab Major concert, 1 three page short score and 23 parts in Eb Major concert, 2 published three page piano vocal scores in F Major concert, 1 part in C Major concert (?), 1 part in G Major concert, and 1 part in an unknown key -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in identified hands (ME, Cobb) and unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, Henderson, Sanders?).
Folder A contains items in 6 groupings -- (i) Published piano vocal score in F Major. Lyrics begin "Though stars twinkled in the path of the Milky way ...". -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 2 reeds - Toby, Sears; bass. -- (iii) Part in C Major (?) for guitar. -- (iv) Parts in Eb Major for 2 reeds - Proc, Jimmy; 4 trumpets - Baker, Cat, Terry, Ray; 3 trombones - Butter, Britt, John. -- (v) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - Johnny, Toby, Ben, tenor (?), Carney; 2 trombones - Tizol, Tricky. -- (vi) Parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - Paul; 2 trombones - Lawrence, Brown; bass. Part in G Major for piano. Part in an unknown key for unidentified instrument.
Folder B contains three page short score in Eb Major. Short score indicates parts for clarinets, Terry.
Folder C contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 1. -- (ii) Parts for 4 reeds - alto 3, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; 2 trumpets - 1, 4; 4 trombones - 1, 2, 3, 4; bass. -- (iii) Parts for 5 reeds - Hodges, alto, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; 4 trumpets - Anderson, Cooty, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass; drums; piano. -- (iv) Part in Eb Major for 1 trombone - John.
Folder D contains 1 published piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "Though stars twinkled in the path ...". -- All items except Folder C, groupings ii-iv from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder C, groupings ii-iv from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 13.
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, tape.
Other Title:
Moon.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1942
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
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
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.
Spanish flea is contained in two folders consisting of 2 fourteen page conductor scores and 26 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Henderson, Whaley?).
Folder A contains conductor scores. Scores indicate parts for 5 reeds, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass, drums, piano.
Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3 (2), tenor 2, tenor 4 (2), baritone; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3 (2), 4 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2). -- (ii) Parts for 3 reeds - alto 1, tenor 2, baritone; 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 1; piano.
Folder A and Folder B, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder B, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken in part from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
A note on the conductor scores indicates that this piece was recorded by Ellington on 1969/09/02. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, worn, torn, tape.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
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
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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.
Thelma is contained in one folder consisting of 1 lead sheet in Eb Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand.
Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "If you see Thelma tell her that I'm blue ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: brittle, torn.
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
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
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.
Well, well is contained in one folder consisting of 1 six page piano vocal score in bb minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Well, well it's gone and started rainin' again ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, tape.
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
Piano vocal scores
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.
Slip of the lip is contained in one folder consisting of 1 part in F Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Tizol?).
Part for 1 trumpet - Nance. Part is noted on the verso of a part for "Sherman shuffle," Folder B, grouping i. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 94.
General:
This piece may be mistitled. A notation on the original part reads "over (S.H.)" and the piece shares the same possible Band Book number as other parts for "S.H." 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, brittle.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
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:
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
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.
A slip of the lip is contained in one folder consisting of 2 published two page piano vocal scores and 10 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (Tizol, Whaley?).
Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Piano vocal scores. Lyrics begin "Shhh! Don't talk too much ...". -- (ii) Parts for 3 reeds - Otto, Ben, Carney; 2 trumpets - Rex, Wallace; 2 trombones - Tricky, Brown. Parts for Otto, Ben, Carney, Wallace appear incomplete. -- (iii) Parts for 2 trumpets - Scad, Ray; 1 trombone - Tricky. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 94.
General:
Parts for "Fussy puss" and "Sherman shuffle" are noted on the verso of the parts in grouping ii. 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, torn, tape.
Other Title:
A slip of the lip.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1942
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)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
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.
New world a comin' is contained in eight folders consisting of 1 twelve page piano conductor score, 1 two page short score, 1 eleven page piano conductor score, 1 ten page short score and 52 parts in C Major concert, and 1 three page piano conductor score in f minor concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in identified hand (Benjamin) and unidentified hands (DE, Whaley?).
Folder A contains parts for 2 reeds - Jimmy (2), Carney (2); 1 trumpet - Ray; 2 trombones - Tizol, Brown; guitar.
Folder B contains parts for 3 reeds - Rabbit, Jimmie, Carney; 2 trumpets - Rex, Baker; 3 trombones - Tricky, Brown, Tizol; bass. Some parts appear incomplete.
Folder C contains twelve page piano conductor score. Score does not indicate instrumentation.
Folder D contains two page short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, tenor, baritone, trumpets. Score appears incomplete.
Folder E contains three page piano conductor score in f minor. Score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete.
Folder F contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Part for 1 horn - 1. -- (ii) Parts for 3 reeds - Jimmy, Sears, Carney; 3 trumpets - Scad, Taft, Ray; 1 trombone - Jones; bass.
Folder G contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) Eleven page piano conductor score and parts. Piano conductor score indicates parts for flute, clarinet, saxes, oboes, bassoons, horns, trumpets, Brown, violins, cellos. Parts for 4 horns - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 violins - A, B, C; viola; cello; bass; harp. -- (ii) Parts for 3 violins - A, B, C. -- (iii) Parts for viola (5); cello (3); bass (4).
Folder H contains ten page short score. Short score indicates parts for altos, tenor, baritone, Wallace, Cooty, trumpets, trombones. -- All items except Folder D from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder D from the Presentation Album, vol. S, p. 23. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 147.
General:
A part for "Fill the cup" is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder H. 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.
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
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
Short scores
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.
Night creature is contained in four of seven folders for "Night creature" consisting of 67 parts in C Major concert, and 28 parts in e minor concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in identified hand (Fleagle).
Folder A contains parts in C Major for 10 reeds - flute 1, flute 2, oboe 1, oboe 2, clarinet 1, clarinet 2, clarinet 3, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabasson; 4 horns - 1/3, 2/4; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; tuba; 2 violins - 1, 2; viola; cello; bass (2); harp; percussion. Horn parts are noted 2 parts per sheet. Parts subtitled "Section 1."
Folder B contains parts in C Major for 10 reeds - flute 1, flute 2, oboe 1, oboe 2, clarinet 1, clarinet 2, clarinet 3, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon; 4 horns - 1/3, 2/4; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; tuba; 2 violins - 1, 2; viola; cello; bass; harp; percussion. Horn parts are noted 2 parts per sheet. Parts subtitled "Section 2."
Folder C contains parts in C Major in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 2 violins - 1, 2; viola; cello; bass; percussion. Parts subtitled "Section 1." -- (ii) Parts for 2 violins - 1, 2; viola; cello; bass; percussion. Parts subtitled "Section 2."
Folder D contains parts in e minor for 10 reeds - flute 1, flute 2, oboe 1, oboe 2, clarinet 1, clarinet 2, clarinet 3, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon; 4 horns - 1/3, 2/4; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; tuba; 2 violins - 1, 2 (2); viola; cello; bass; harp; percussion. Horn parts are noted 2 parts per sheet. Parts are subtitled "Section 3." -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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, brittle.
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
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
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.
Collection is open for research. Researchers must use reference copies.
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. Release forms exist for most interviews.
Collection Citation:
[Interviewee name] Interview, Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program Collection, 1992-2014, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
The interviews were made for the Smithsonian Institution under the auspices of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program and supported by America's Jazz Heritage, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program. Additional interviews were conducted with support from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
