Includes original manuscripts (parts and scores), copy scores, lead, lyric and copyright sheets, published music and arrangements of compositions by Duke Ellington and his main collaborator, Billy Strayhorn. This series also contains arrangements by Ellington, Strayhorn, Tom Whaley and others for songs encompassing African-American spirituals and traditional songs from the nineteenth century, pre-World War II standards, Broadway tunes, film themes and pop songs from the 1950s to 1970s. Original manuscripts of compositions and arrangements created for Duke Ellington and His Orchestra by Mary Lou Williams and Don Redman among others can be found in this series. Of particular interest are original manuscripts of twentieth-century notable composers including Eubie Blake and William Grant Still that were not created for or used by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Scattered throughout the Collection are early works by contemporary jazz artists including Quincy Jones and Steve Lacy. Scores and parts for a 1982 posthumous Broadway musical tribute, Sophisticated Ladies, based on Ellington/Strayhorn compositions, is also included in this series.
The music manuscripts were the ephemera of Ellington and the band's life on the road and reflect their peripatetic existence. Frequently there are phone numbers, personal notes, and shopping lists jotted on the original manuscripts. The music manuscripts were not deliberately collected for posterity but maintained by band members or assembled by a "band boy" for distribution to band members for performances. Individual arrangements are not necessarily complete. Each title has been separated by arrangement and key when possible, but for most titles additional research is necessary to complete the arrangement or to document a specific performance or recording.
The manuscripts provide documentation that Ellington wrote his arrangements for his individual band members. Directions on the scores and most of the parts indicate the soloist's name or nickname rather than the instrument he played (for example; Johnny Hodges's parts are usually indicated by "Johnny" or "Rab" for his nickname "Rabbit" instead of Alto Saxophone).
The bulk of the scores and parts are hand-written by Ellington, Strayhorn or Tom Whaley (Ellington's chief copyist, circa 1942-1969); in many instances identifications are attached to the music or listed on the folder. A reference notebook available to researchers identifies the handwriting of composers, arrangers, and copyists found in the Collection.
The titles range from short songs to large-scale, multi-movement works and are arranged alphabetically. The title list is not a definitive research document. However, alternate titles provided by reference publications and research by Ellington scholars or Archives Center staff suggest a relationship between certain titles. Titles in italics indicate that there is additional music, in a separate location, which might be of interest to the researcher.
There are four reference abbreviations used in the title list: see, sa (see also), aka (also known as), and verso. Title fragments, abbreviations, working titles, or nicknames which are written on the music are cross-referenced to the proper title. They are distinguished by the use of "see" followed by the proper title to indicate the location of the music (for example; Mon-Sat see Never On A Sunday). Some songs are known by more than one title and the different titles denote a change significant enough to warrant its listing under two separate titles (for example; "Concerto For Cootie" was an instrumental arrangement which became Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me when words were added). In this and similar cases, the music is located under both titles and the reference "sa" with the alternate title in italics designates an alternate location (for example; "Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me" sa "Concerto For Cootie"). Some identical songs were recorded and performed under two different titles. In this instance, the music will be found under one title with reference to the alternate title (for example; Altitude see "Main Stem", "Main Stem" aka "Altitude"). Some titles have akas (also known as) and in this document "aka" is used to indicate that there is no music under the other known title (for example; "Merry-Go-Round" aka "Ace Of Spades"). Some music is located on the reverse side of a score or part with a different title. In this instance "verso" indicates that there is additional music with this title located elsewhere (for example; "Eggo" verso "Kick").
Sixty-seven extended works by Ellington and other collaborators, composers, arrangers, and lyricists---most notably Billy Strayhorn---have been identified and filed alphabetically. The extended works are distinguished in the finding aid by capital letters and bold text (for example; FAR EAST SUITE). The individual titles which are elements of an extended work have been relocated to their respective suites (for example: Agra see FAR EAST SUITE). Series 1 also contains ten non-Ellington extended works. These are distinguished by lower-case bold lettering (for example: Mikado Swing).
One box of songbooks containing published sheet music of Ellington and Strayhorn compositions is physically located at the end of Subseries 1.1: Oversize scores are physically located at the end of this series but are listed alphabetically and indicated in the title list by the abbreviation OS (for example; I Fell And Broke My Heart sa OS).
The music manuscripts in Series 1 have been organized into eight subseries. Each subseries has its own container list, but titles in Subseries 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 are referenced in the Subseries 1.1 title list (for example: Caravan see also 1.2).
The bulk of the material is located in Subseries 1.1, Music Manuscripts, consisting of scores and parts composed and arranged by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and others for performance by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Scattered throughout this series are arrangements by Tom Whaley for bands that performed during his tenure as musical director of various Harlem Theatres including the Apollo Theatre, circa 1930-1942. Eubie Blake manuscripts of his original compositions contained in this series also were not created for performance by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Contained within this series are complete unpublished and unrecorded scores and parts by composers, most notably Mary Lou Williams, submitted to Ellington for possible performance or recording. Subseries 1.2, Manuscript Sketchbooks consists of three cubic feet of bound manuscript notebooks including ones by Ellington, Strayhorn, Jimmy Hamilton and Tom Whaley. These "sketchbooks" are particularly valuable and fragile and may not be photocopied. The notebooks are available to researchers with special instructions for handling. Subseries 1.3, Sidemen's Books consists of ten cubic feet of parts for individual soloists, including Lawrence Brown and Harry Carney, or for a specific instrument.
Subseries 1.4, Unidentified Music consists of five cubic feet of untitled and unidentified parts and scores including original Ellington and Strayhorn manuscripts.
Subseries 1.5, Willard Robison Arrangements consists of nine cubic feet of scores and parts that were arranged for Robison's Deep River Orchestra and in particular for the Deep River Hour, a weekly radio show broadcast from New York City that aired from 1929 to 1932. Most of these arrangements are original manuscripts of William Grant Still (1895-1978) who is considered one of the most significant African-American classical composers of the twentieth century.
Subseries 1.6, Published Sheet Music consists of nine cubic feet of published sheet music unrelated to the titles in Subseries 1.1 including one-half cubic feet of published songs in Spanish and Portuguese that were most likely presented to Ellington during his 1967 Latin American tour.
The bulk of the material in Subseries 1.2, Music Manuscript Sketchbooks consists of spiral-bound notebooks or "sketchbooks" containing original scores, incomplete scores, sketches and lyrics by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Tom Whaley and Ellington band members Jimmy Hamilton and John Sanders. There is one notebook created by Ann Michlau. The material is very fragile and valuable.
Titles or title fragments are listed in the order they appear. In some notebooks, researchers' notes identifying the material are included, and special care is necessary to maintain this order. Each folder contains one notebook or loose pages grouped for creation or copyright. The creator of each notebook is identified by name and underlined at the beginning of the folder; change of creator within each folder is also designated. Most of the folders contain untitled works.
Subseries 1.3, Sidemen's Books consists of parts for Ellington Orchestra soloists including Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Harry Carney and Lawrence Brown. In the early years, Duke Ellington's band members maintained their own "books" for performances; later the "books" were distributed by a band manager. A new band member inherited the "book" of the sideman he replaced, therefore each "book" frequently contains parts originally written for a former band member (for example, Barney Bigard clarinet parts can be found in Jimmy Hamilton's "book"). The material is in fair to poor condition.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by band members' last name, followed by folders with parts for specific instruments. The titles in each folder are filed alphabetically. To reduce handling of the material a title guide directs the researcher to a specific soloist. The title guide identifies the set number and copyist - when known-for researchers to determine if the material in this subseries corresponds with their search in Subseries 1.1, The container list marks the location of the material.
Subseries 1.4, Untitled Scores and Parts consists of untitled complete and incomplete scores and parts. The material is arranged by type of material (for example Duke Ellington scores, alto sax parts). There is no container list available for this subseries.
Subseries 1.5, Scores and Parts for Willard Robison's Deep River Orchestra, circa 1929-1931 consists of scores and parts arranged for Willard Robison's Deep River Orchestra. The bulk of these scores were created for Robison's radio show Deep River Hour. Many of the scores are the seminal arrangements of William Grant Still who was later crowned the "Dean Of Afro-American Classical Composers". The material is arranged alphabetically. Oversize scores are interfiled alphabetically but are physically located in Subseries 1.1 oversize boxes.
Subseries 1.6, Arrangements for Della Reese consists of music parts arranged by instrument.
Subseries 1.7, Non-Ellington Published Music consists of published sheet music never performed by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The individual titles are arranged alphabetically, followed by published songbooks. This subseries contains foreign language material; of particular interest is the material in Spanish which was most likely presented to Duke Ellington on his 1967 Latin American tour.
Subseries 1.8, Ephemera contains Duke Ellington's discography, Mercer Ellington's discography, and assorted lyrics and set lists.
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.
Agra is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 1 three page short score and 23 parts in f minor concert (?), and 12 parts in a minor concert (?) -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains short score and 1 part in f minor. Short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, trumpets. Part for piano.
Folder B contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in f minor for 4 reeds - alto 1 (2), tenor 2 (4), tenor 4 (2), baritone (2); 4 trumpets - 1, 3 (2), 4 (2), Nathan; 3 trombones - 1 (2), 2 (2), 3. -- (ii) Part in f minor for 1 trumpet - Nathan. -- (iii) Parts in a minor for 4 reeds - alto (2), Ashby, Paul, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- All items except Folder B, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder B, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.
General:
A short score for "Let a song" is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder A. 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.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Agre.
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
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.
All heart is contained in one of four folders for "Portrait of Ella" consisting of 1 four page short score, 1 five page short score and 5 parts in Db Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Sanders?).
Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Four page short score. Score indicates parts for sax, Proc, baritone, Shorty, trumpets. -- (ii) Five page short score. Score indicates parts for saxes, clarinet, baritone, solo trumpet, trumpets, trombones. -- (iii) Parts for 3 trumpets - Ray, Terry, Cook; 2 trombones - Britt, Butter. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
There appear to be inconsistencies in the subtitles on some of the parts in this suite (i.e., P.O.E III, P.O.E. II, P.O.E. I). The grouping of the parts described above is based similarities in key signature and musical structure, rather than the subtitles. 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, worn, tape, stained.
Other Title:
P.O.E. III.
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
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.
All roads lead back to you is contained in 1 folder consisting of one lead sheet with melody only (no chords or lyrics) -- in ink -- key of C min -- in unidentified hand (probably Sanders) -- from the Duke Ellington Library (presentation albums).
Biographical / Historical:
According to the 1945 copyright, music ("Hominy") by Billy Strayhoron. The 1946 copyright entry registers new word (and title) written by Allen Roy and lists Ellington as co-composer.
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: good. Folder A -- 2p.
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:
Lead sheet
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.
Allah Bye is contained in 4 folders consisting of one lead sheet, one short score, and 33 parts in Bb Major concert -- in pencil, ink and photocopy -- in unidentified copyist's hand.
folder A contains one short score, in pencil, probably in Strayhorn's hand.
folder B contains 11 parts. -- for Rab, Otto, Ben, Carney, Rex, Ray, Wally, Brown, Tizol, and Bassie. -- number 17 from Duke Ellington Library.
folders C and D contain 23 parts and duplicates in ink and photocopy from the Mercer Ellington Library. -- parts for Rab (2), Proc (2), Paul (2), Jimmy (2), Baritone (2), trumpet 1, 2, and 3, Britt (2), Butter (2), John (2), bass (2), drums, and unidentified part (probably lead sheet). folders represent two different arrangements
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 -- 3p., folder B -- 22p., folders C and D -- 25p. Folders C and D -- 10p.
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
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.
Amad is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 1 seven page short score and 28 parts in c minor concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains short score and parts. Short score indicates parts for sax, Pro, clarinet, baritone, trumpets, Brown, trombones, bass. Parts for 5 reeds - Hodges, Procope, Hamilton, Paul, Carney; 4 trumpets - Cat, Herb, Rolf, Cooty; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3.
Folder B contains parts for 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, Paul, clarinet (2), Carney; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3 (2), 4 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3.
Folder A from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder B from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 4.
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, worn, tape.
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:
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Photocopies
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.
Anitra's dance is contained in two of seven folders for "Peer Gynt suite" consisting of 13 parts in f minor concert, and 14 parts in a minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hands.
Folder A contains parts in f minor for 5 reeds - Rab, Procope, Hamilton, Paul, Carney; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass.
Folder B contains parts in a minor for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; drums; guitar; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken in part from The Great Song Thesaurus, by Roger Lax and Frederick Smtih.
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: worn, torn, water spots, brittle.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Anitra.
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.
Any time is contained in one folder consisting of one tenor part -- in ink -- key of G Major? -- in unidentified hands.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition (?) from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright 1921 -- Shapiro.
General:
Words and music by Herbert Happy Lawson.
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
Copy scores
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.
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.
Ballet of the flying saucers is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Drum is a woman" consisting of 1 one page short score and 11 parts in Ab Major concert, and 1 twelve page short score in G Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, Sanders?).
Folder A contains items in Ab Major. Short score indicates parts for sax, baritone. Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 2 trombones - 1, 3; bass. Score and parts appear incomplete.
Folder B contains short score in G Major. Short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, trumpets, trombones, bass. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.
General:
Additional materials for this piece are contained in "Drum is a woman scores," Folder B, grouping iii. 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.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Flying saucers.
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
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.
Beyond category is contained in one of four folders for "Portrait of Ella" consisting of 1 four page short score, 1 six page short score and 4 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Sanders?).
Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Four page short score. Score indicates parts for alto, Proc, Jim, Paul, Carney, Terry, trumpets. -- (ii) Six page short score. Score indicates parts for saxes, clarinet, trumpets, trombones. -- (iii) Parts for 2 trumpets - Clark, 4; 2 trombones - Britt, Butter. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
There appear to be inconsistencies in the subtitles on some of the parts in this suite (i.e., P.O.E III, P.O.E. II, P.O.E. I). The grouping of the parts described above is based similarities in key signature and musical structure, rather than the subtitles. 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, torn, tape, stained.
Other Title:
P.O.E. I.
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Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:
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Blues to be there is contained in two of seven folders for "Newport jazz festival suite" consisting of 1 five page short score and 14 parts in Db Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Henderson?).
Folder A contains short score and parts. Short score indicates parts for Rab, Paul, Carney, Ray, trumpets, trombones. Parts for 2 trumpets - 1, 2. Parts are noted on the verso of the short score.
Folder B contains parts for 5 reeds - Rab, Pro, Jimmy, Paul, Harry; 4 trumpets - Cat, Ray, Cook, Clark; 3 trombones - Butter, Britt, John.
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. S, p. 17. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.
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, worn, water spots.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Collection Restrictions:
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Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:
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Brown betty is contained in two folders consisting of 2 two page piano vocal scores and 15 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Tizol, Whaley?).
Folder A contains 1 piano vocal score. Score does not include lyrics.
Folder B contains 1 piano vocal score and parts for 4 reeds - Rab, Procope, Jimmy, Sears; 4 trumpets - Scad, Killian, Williams, Baker; 3 trombones - Brown, Tyree, Jones; bass; guitar; 2 unidentified treble instruments.
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. A. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on many of the parts: 240.
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.
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.
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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.
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Collection Citation:
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Bugle breaks is contained in one of one hundred fourteen folders for "Jump for joy" consisting of 1 part in Bb Major concert (?), 1 part in an unknown key, and 13 parts in Ab Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Harper?).
Folder A contains part in Bb Major (?) for unidentified treble instrument.
Folder B contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Part in an unknown key for unidentified instrument. Part appears incomplete. -- (ii) Parts in Ab Major for 3 reeds - Otto, Barney, Ben; 2 trumpets - Wally, Ray. -- (iii) Parts in Ab Major for 3 reeds - Rab, Sears, Carney; 3 trumpets - Taft, Scad, Cat; 2 trombones - Jones, Brown.
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. A. Copyright by Tempo Music, Inc. There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 74, 137.
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, 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.
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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.
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Calyph is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Drum is a woman" consisting of 1 three page short score and 7 parts in Eb Major concert, and 1 two page piano vocal score in D Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).
Folder A contains scores. Short score indicates parts for 2 altos, tenor, Paul, Carney, Ray, 3 trumpets, Butter. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "There was a man who lived in Barbados ...". Piano vocal score appears incomplete.
Folder B contains parts in Eb Major for 2 reeds - Rick, Carney; 3 trumpets - Cook, Terry, Ray; 2 trombones - Britt, Sanders.
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. I, p. 9.
General:
Additional materials for this piece are contained in "Drum is a woman scores," Folder B, grouping xi. 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.
Other Title:
What else can you do with a drum?
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.
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Carabae Joe is contained in four of thirty one folders for "Drum is a woman" consisting of 1 six page short score, 1 five page short score, 1 three page short score, 1 two page short score, 3 one page short scores and 2 parts in g minor concert, 1 two page piano conductor score, 1 one page piano vocal score and 13 parts in d minor concert, 2 parts in c minor, and 1 part in bb minor concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, BS, Whaley, Sanders?).
Folder A contains six page short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, clarinet, Paul, Carney, Ray, Terry, John, drums, voice. Lyrics begin "Carribee Joe lived on an island ...".
Folder B contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) 1 one page short score. Score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. -- (ii) Two page piano conductor score and parts in d minor. Piano conductor score does not indicate instrumentation. Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass; drums. -- (iii) Parts in c minor for 1 reed - tenor; trumpet. -- (iv) Parts in g and bb minor for 1 trumpet - Ray (2).
Folder C contains items in 2 groupings -- (i) Five page short score. Short score indicates parts for Rab, Ray, trumpets, piano. Score appears incomplete. -- (ii) Three page short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, clarinet, Paul, Carney, Terry, Ray, Cook. Score appears incomplete.
Folder D contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Two page short score. Short score indicates parts for voices - soprano, baritone; piano. Lyrics begin "Carrabae Joe ...". Score subtitled "Finale." -- (ii) 2 one page short scores. Short scores indicate parts for voices. Lyrics begin as above. Scores appear incomplete. -- (iii) One page piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "Love it appears and I surely want to thank you ...". -- (iv) Part in g minor for 1 trumpet - Ray.
Folders B and D from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. I. Folder C, grouping i from the Presentation Album, vol. I, p. 11. Folder C, grouping ii from the Presentation Album, vol. I, p. 6. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.
General:
Additional materials for this piece are contained in "Drum is a woman scores," Folder B, grouping viii and Folder B, grouping xiv. A part for an untitled piece is also contained 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, worn, tape.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Carribee Joe.
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.
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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.
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Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
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Cashmere cutie is contained in 2 folders consisting of 1 one page short score and 24 parts in Db Major concert, and 1 three page piano conductor score and 1 two page piano conductor score in Eb Major concert, and 10 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).
Folder A contains 25 parts in 3 groupings - (i) 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, Paul, Jimmy, Carney; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 4; 3 trombones - Britt, John, Butter; bass. Bass part appears incomplete. -- (ii) 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, Jimmy, Paul, Carney; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - Butter, Britt, John. -- (iii) 1 reed - alto.
Folder B contains scores and 9 parts. Scores do not indicate instrumentation. Parts for 2 reeds - clarinet (2), alto; trumpet (3); trombone (2); bass. -- 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.
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:
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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.
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Charpoy is contained in four folders consisting of 1 five page short score, 1 six page short score, 1 lead sheet and 64 parts in Eb Major concert, 1 part in F Major concert, and 1 part in an unknown key -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Benjamin, Whaley?).
Folder A contains short scores and 2 parts. Five page short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, solo trumpet. Six page short score does not indicate instrumentation. Part in F Major concert for unidentified instrument (guitar?). Part in Eb Major concert for piano - Davis.
Folder B contains 1 part for piano.
Folder C contains 15 parts in 2 groupings -- (i) 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, baritone; 2 trumpets - 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; drums. -- (ii) 1 reed - alto 3; 2 trumpets - 4, Cat; 1 trombone - 1 (2).
Folder D contains 1 lead sheet and 48 parts. Lead sheet for unidentified instrument. Parts in 2 groupings -- (i) 5 reeds - Rab (2), Proc, Jimmy (2), Paul (2), Carney (2); 4 trumpets - Cat, 1 (2), 2 (3), 3 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2). -- (ii) 5 reeds - alto 1 (2), alto 3, tenor (4), tenor 4 (3), baritone; 4 trumpets - solo (2), 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2); unidentified. Unidentified part may be unrelated to this work.
Folders A, B, & C from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder D from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on the parts in Folder D, grouping i: 24.
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.
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.
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Collection Citation:
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Chinese dance is contained in one of ten folders for "Nutcracker suite" consisting of 7 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (ME?).
Parts for 3 reeds - Jimmy, Paul, Carney; 3 trombones - Britt, Lawrence, Booty; 1 bass - Aaron. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.
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, worn.
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.
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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.
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Circle is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 1 two page short score and 15 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in identified hand (BS) and unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Folder A contains short score. Short score indicates parts for saxes, Jim, Paul, baritone, trumpets, trombones, bass. Score appears incomplete.
Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 1 reed - clarinet (2); 1 trumpet - 4; 1 trombone - 3 (2); bass (2). -- (ii) Parts for 4 reeds - Rab, Pro, tenor 4, Carney; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; 2 trombones - 1, 2.
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 from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 25.
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.
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.
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Music -- United States -- 20th century Search this
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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.
