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Tempo Music, Inc.--Royalty Ledgers, November 30, 1962-June 30, 1966

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 91 (Series 3)
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.5: Tempo Music Company Records; Tempo Music, Incorporated Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8a4387cb3-5431-4fc0-8db6-bdd515a3d870
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17007

Tempo Music, Inc.--Royalty Ledgers 1970, December 31, 1968- September 30, 1970

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 92 (Series 3)
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.5: Tempo Music Company Records; Tempo Music, Incorporated Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep811cf3e7d-2808-455b-b095-e798f750385c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17008

Tempo Music, Inc.--Royalty Ledgers 1971, March 31, 1969- September 30, 1971

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 93 (Series 3)
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.5: Tempo Music Company Records; Tempo Music, Incorporated Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep869ae2e1c-b37b-4def-aa0c-47ae24f6e937
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17009

Tempo Music, Inc.--Royalty Ledgers 1972, December 31, 1968- December 31, 1972

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 94 (Series 3)
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.5: Tempo Music Company Records; Tempo Music, Incorporated Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep88fe5a8e2-d3cc-418d-8b7d-dd4503a65d2c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17010

"A Catalog of Music By Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Mercer Ellington, Johnny Hodges, et al," "Supplement No. 1 to Tempo Music, Inc. Catalog, June 1967"

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 101 (Series 3), Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.5: Tempo Music Company Records; Tempo Music, Incorporated Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep863962b65-1a21-40af-bf2b-6e05180ea582
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17145

Legal Accounting--Tempo Music, Inc., 1961-1963

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 134 (Series 3), Folder 22
Type:
Archival materials
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.9: Miscellaneous Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c5ea6b02-5338-4ac8-b7d2-2fe888adbda2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17840

Tempo Music, Inc.--Catalog

Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Container:
Box 139 (Series 3), Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
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.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 3: Business Records / 3.9: Miscellaneous Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep84125ef8d-fd21-4d6a-b106-72e5eb4f2b97
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref17876

Action in Alexandria [music]

Topic:
Timon of Athens suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 4 (Series 1), Folder 4-5
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
see Sex, Money And Marriage aka Overture see TIMON OF ATHENS
1 part
Action in Alexandria is contained in one of eight folders for "Timon of Athens suite" consisting of 1 part in c minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Part for piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright by Tempo Music, Inc.
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.
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
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.2: A Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep80eca6fdf-9a5c-4213-b7a0-ad03fc4e641d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref36841

Amazing [music]

Topic:
Pousse cafe
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Lyricist:
Barer, Marshall  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 16 (Series 1), Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
see POUSSE CAFE
1 part
Amazing is contained in one of eighty three folders for "Pousse cafe" consisting of 1 lead sheet in D Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "It's amazing that we happened to meet ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright by Tempo Music, Inc.
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.
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
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.2: A Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep889214af0-315d-4bb5-8dd4-4ebf86461e3b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37127

Baby you're too much [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
George, Don  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
9 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 30 cm.)
Container:
Box 29 (Series 1), Folder 3-4
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Date:
1967
Scope and Contents:
10 parts and 1 score
Baby you're too much is contained in two folders consisting of 1 published vocal lead sheet, 1 two page conductor score and nine parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands.
Folder A contains published vocal lead sheet.
Folder B contains conductor score for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; trumpet; trombone; bass; drums. Parts correspond to score. -- 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. Folder A -- 1p., folder B -- 9p.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1967
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
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8990a4bcb-eae8-4c6a-9cbf-4d157ccd40d8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37470

Bakiff [music]

Composer:
Tizol, Juan, 1900-1984  Search this
Lyricist:
Gallet, Lee  Search this
Schwartz, Si  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
20 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
2 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 31 cm.)
2 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 29 cm.)
Container:
Box 29 (Series 1), Folder 12-14
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1944
Scope and Contents:
see also Subseries 1.3
20 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Bakiff is contained in four folders consisting of 1 four page short score, 1 one page short score, 2 published sheets, and 20 parts in c minor concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, BS, Tizol, Whaley?).
Folder A contains parts for 3 reeds - Johnny, Ben, Carney; 1 trumpet - Wallace; 2 trombones - Tizol, Tricky.
Folder B contains 2 published sheets.
Folder C contains one page short score and four page short score.
Folder D contains parts in two groupings - (i) tenor; 2 trombones - tromb., Britt. -- (ii) 5 reeds - Jimmy (2), clar., Sears, Pro, Harry; 1 trumpet - Williams; 3 trombones - Brown, Tricky, Tizol; bass. -- Parts may reflect multiple arrangements of the piece. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on many of the parts: 41. Parts may reflect multiple arrangements of the piece.
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. Folder B -- 8p., folder C -- 6p., folder D -- 3p. . Folder D -- 7p. Folder D -- 4p. Folder D -- 3p.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music Inc., 1944
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)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b7009cc7-4f37-4752-81b5-6fc3724b74da
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37488

Band call [music]

Topic:
Turcaret suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
16 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 29 (Series 1), Folder 18
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
Scope and Contents:
see TURCARET SUITE
16 parts and 1 score
Band call is contained in two of four folders for "Turcaret suite" consisting of 1 two page piano conductor score and 16 parts in Ab Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains piano conductor score. Score does not indicate instrumentation.
Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 2 reeds - alto, tenor. Parts appear incomplete. -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - Rab, Pro, Jimmy, Sears, Carney; 5 trumpets - Williams, Cat, Baker, Taft, Scad; 3 trombones - Brown, Jones, Wilbur; bass. Some parts appear incomplete. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright by Tempo Music, Inc.
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, worn, 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
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82f12d53a-1f32-4621-bc1a-044bfbb362e3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37507

Beauty of God, The [music]

Topic:
Sacred concert III
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 32 (Series 1), Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
see SACRED CONCERT III
1 part and 1 score
The beauty of God is contained in one of eight folders for "Sacred concert III" consisting of 1 twelve page short score and 1 lead sheet in C Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands.
Short score indicates parts for voices - sopranos, altos, tenors, basses. Lyrics begin "The beauty of God is indescribable ...". Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin as above. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright by Tempo Music, Inc.
General:
Additional materials for this piece are contained with "Sacred concert III scores," 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, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair.
Other Title:
The beauty of God.
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
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89a20e2b8-3491-4168-9979-7308dd8c8eaf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37595

Blue cellophane [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 30 cm.)
19 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 52 (Series 1), Folder 1-3
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1945
Scope and Contents:
20 parts and 1 score
Blue cellophane is contained in three folders consisting of 1 published sheet, 1 six page short score and 19 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Tizol, Whaley?).
Folder A contains published sheet. Published sheet is piano part only.
Folder B contains short score. Score indicates parts for saxes, baritone; brass - Ray, Browne, Tricky, Claude.
Folder C contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) 5 reeds - Rab, Otto, Jimmie, Sears, Carney; 4 trumpets - Taft, Andy, Ray, Scad; 3 trombones - Tricky (2), Jones, Brown; bass; guitar. -- (ii) 3 trombones - 1,2, 3. -- (iii) 1 trombone - 2.
Folder C from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. A. Folder B from the Presentation Album, vol. L, p. 7. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on the parts in Folder C: 127.
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:
Blue celly.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1945
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)
Published sheet music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep884288144-5f6b-49f8-936f-67bd10da4c97
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref37962

Bugle breaks [music]

Topic:
Jump for joy
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Ellington, Mercer Kennedy, 1919-1996 (musician)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 30 cm.)
13 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 64 (Series 1), Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
see JUMP FOR JOY
15 parts
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.
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
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.3: B Titles
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep88b892284-4a68-44a9-b62b-be4b2ed4b8df
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38224

Carnegie blues [music]

Topic:
Black, brown and beige
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
7 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
Container:
Box 69 (Series 1), Folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1945
Scope and Contents:
see BLACK, BROWN AND BEIGE
9 parts and 1 score
Carnegie blues is contained in two of sixty two folders for "Black, brown and beige" consisting of 1 one page short score and 2 parts in Db Major concert, and 7 published parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley?).
Folder A contains short score and parts in Db Major. Short score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. Parts for 1 trumpet - Ray; bass.
Folder B contains published parts in Eb Major in 2 groupings -- (i) Part for piano. -- (ii) Parts for piano (6).
Folder A and Folder B, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder B, grouping i from the Presentation Album, vol. B. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 150.
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, tape. Folder A -- 1p(in mylar).,folder B -- 12p. Folder A -- 2p.,. Folder B -- 2p.
Other Title:
Brown.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1945
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
Suites (Jazz ensemble)  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c9cb72f6-955a-4696-a69b-13826627103f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38409

Clementine [music]

Topic:
Girls' suite
Composer:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Lyricist:
Roberts, Ruth  Search this
Clayton, Stanley  Search this
Katz, Bill  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
8 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
25 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
12 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
8 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 76 (Series 1), Folder 10
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1944
Scope and Contents:
see GIRL'S SUITE
52 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Clementine is contained in four of thirteen folders for "Girls' suite" consisting of 1 one page short score and 21 parts in Bb Major concert, 1 three page piano vocal score, 1 published part and 7 parts in F Major concert, and 23 parts in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, ME, Sanders, Whaley?).
Folder A contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, tenor, trumpets, trombone, piano. -- (ii) Part in F Major for piano. Part appears incomplete. -- (iii) Parts in Bb Major for 2 reeds - Toby, Carney (2); 1 trumpet - Ray; 1 trombone - Tricky (2). -- (iv) Part in Bb Major for 1 trombone - John.
Folder B contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) Published part and piano vocal score. Published part for piano. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Baby Clementine saved this heart of mine ...". -- (ii) Parts in F Major for 1 reed - Rab; trombone; bass (2); guitar; piano. -- (iii) Parts in Bb Major for 1 reed - tenor; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; trombone; piano (2).
Folder C contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in Bb Major for 3 reeds - Hodges (2), Otto (2), Carney (2). -- (ii) Parts in Bb Major for 1 trumpet - Wallace; 1 trombone - Tricky.
Folder D contains parts in C Major in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 5 reeds - Rabbit (2), Procope, Jimmy (2), Paul (2), Harry (2); 3 trumpets - Willie (2), Terry, Nance; 3 trombones - Britt, John (2), Quentin (2); bass (2). -- (ii) Parts for 1 reed - Procope; 1 trumpet - Cat; 1 trombone - Britt. -- All items except Folder A, grouping iii, Folder C, grouping i, and Folder D, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Remaining items from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 15.
General:
A part for "Three ten blues" is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder A. A part for an untitled piece is contained in Folder B. 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, brittle, worn, tape.
Other Title:
Baby Clementine.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1944
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
Published sheet music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8af74bc85-5598-405d-a664-22ce2f37acbc
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38605

Coloratura [music]

Topic:
Perfume suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
2 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
15 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 78 (Series 1), Folder 9
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1945
Scope and Contents:
see PERFUME SUITE
15 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Coloratura is contained in three of eighteen folders for "Perfume suite" consisting of 1 seven page conductor score, 1 six page piano conductor score, 1 two page short score, 1 published part and 14 parts in eb minor concert, and 1 one page short score in c minor concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, BS, Whaley, Sanders?).
Folder A contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Part for 1 reed - Carney. -- (ii) Parts for 4 reeds - Johnny, Toby, Jimmy, Sears; 5 trumpets - Cat, Taft, Rex, Scad, unidentified; 3 trombones - Jones, Tricky, Brown; bass.
Folder B contains conductor score and piano conductor score. Conductor score indicates parts for Toby, Rab, Jimmy, Sears, Carney, Cat, Taft, Ray, Rex, Scad, Brown, Tricky, Jones. Piano conductor score does not indicate instrumentation.
Folder C contains short scores and published part. Short score in eb minor indicates parts for sax, baritone, Cat, trumpets, trombones, bass. Score appears incomplete. Short score in c minor indicates part for tenor. Published part for piano.
Folder A and Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder C from the Presentation Album, vol. B and vol. T, p. 13. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 123.
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, torn, brittle, tape.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1945
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
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8114d2c8b-039e-48f0-bc6c-4f6b2a40a136
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38648

Dancers in love [music]

Topic:
Perfume suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
25 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
2 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 16 cm.)
Container:
Box 89 (Series 1), Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Published sheet music
Date:
1949
Scope and Contents:
see PERFUME SUITE
29 parts
Dancers in love is contained in two of eighteen folders for "Perfume suite" consisting of 2 published parts and 27 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, Sanders, Mullins?).
Folder A contains parts for piano (3).
Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 1 trombone - Brown (2). -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - Rab (2), Proc, Jimmy (2), Paul (2), Carney (2); 6 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4, Francis, Taft; 6 trombones - John, Butter, Britt, Jones (2), Wilbur, Paris; bass (2).
Folder B, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. T, p. 15. Folder B, grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 146.
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, torn, brittle, tape.
Other Title:
Dancers.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1949
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)
Published sheet music
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.5: D
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8825a5bb0-b86c-4630-8b6a-f0e1453e8acf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38922

Don't believe everything you hear [music]

Topic:
Jump for joy
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Lyricist:
Kuller, Sid  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 36 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
25 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 100 (Series 1), Folder 3-4
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
see JUMP FOR JOY
26 parts and 1 score
Don't believe everything you hear is contained in two of one hundred fourteen folders for "Jump for joy" consisting of 1 lead sheet and 2 parts in F Major concert, 1 eight page short score and 12 parts in C Major concert, and 11 parts in G Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in identified hand (BS) and unidentified hands (DE, Whaley?).
Folder A contains lead sheet and part in F Major. Lead sheet for bass. Part for piano.
Folder B contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Short score. Short score indicates parts for Rab, Proc, Jim, Paul, bass clarinet, Shorty, Clark, Cat, 3 trombones, bass. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, Jimmy, Paul, Carney; 3 trumpets - Cat, Terry, Ray; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- (iii) Parts in G Major for 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, Jimmy, Paul, Carney; 2 trumpets - Terry, Baker; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. Parts subtitled "Reprise." -- (iv) Part in F Major for voice. Lyrics begin "Don't believe everything you hear and only half of what you see ...".
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. Q. Copyright 1959 by Tempo Music, Inc.
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.
Other Title:
Don't believe.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.5: D
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b973ad5a-b26e-430d-b748-51c6294a1f7a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref39146

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