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"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

58th Street suite [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
2 scores.
58th Street suite is contained in one folder consisting of 1 seven page short score in Db Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Short score indicates parts for clarinet, baritone, bass clarinet. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Other Title:
58th St. suite.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82787190e-11cd-45dd-8e21-6aa619298085
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref768

99% won't do [music]

Topic:
Sacred concert I.
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 33 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 23, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
2 scores
99% won't do is contained in one of twenty two folders for "Sacred concert I" consisting of 1 two page short score and 1 two page piano vocal score in F Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Short score does not indicate instrumentation. Short score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "Ninety nine percent won't do. No, no, won't do ...". Piano vocal score lyrics begin as above. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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, brittle.
Other Title:
Ninety nine percent.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / SACRED CONCERT I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8feac49b3-4f8d-4e5b-a391-02284b63d224
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1977

A Catalogue of Music Recorded by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn [21 others Tempo Music, Inc., [lists both "Time's A-Wastin'" and "Things Ain't What They used To Be," with partially overlapping authorship]

Collection Composer:
Whaley, Thomas L.  Search this
Container:
Box 4, Folder 17
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
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.
Collection Citation:
Tom Whaley Collection, ca. 1941-1979, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Tom Whaley Collection
Tom Whaley Collection / Series 7: Publications / 7.2: Catalogs
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8274430c0-c129-4693-a216-7f3402296d7f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0652-ref168

A Drum is a woman [music]

Topic:
Drum is a woman
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 7, Folder 19
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Music
Piano vocal scores
Scope and Contents:
2 scores.
Drum is a woman is contained in one of seven folders for "Drum is a woman" consisting of 1 three-page piano vocal score and 1 six-page piano vocal score in f minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hands (Sanders, Whaley?).
Piano vocal score lyrics begin "A drum 'sa woman who won't stay out of your blood ...". Six page score appears incomplete. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright 1957 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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Music
Piano vocal scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / DRUM IS A WOMAN
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86b0b25cf-f48f-410f-93c9-14551068df9c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1145

A Gatherin' in a clearin' [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Anderson, William  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 9, Folder 24
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
1 part
A gatherin' in a clearin' is contained in one folder consisting of 1 part in C Major concert (?) -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Part for unidentified treble instrument. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Other Title:
A gatherin' in a clearin'.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8bad57967-41a3-4a99-8564-020272ebe9d3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1272

Absinthe [music]

Topic:
Afro Bossa
Composer:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 9
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
1 part.
Absinthe is contained in one folder consisting of 1 part in f minor concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Part for piano. Part appears incomplete. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Suites (Jazz ensemble)  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / AFRO-BOSSA SUITE
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89bd2e6bb-aa62-4e98-b50c-88659cc27b3c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref790

Accent [music]

Composer:
Anderson, William  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 31 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
3 parts
Accent is contained in one folder consisting of 3 lead sheets in F Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands.
1 lead sheet for unidentified treble instrument. 2 lead sheets apparently for Bb transposing treble instrument (trumpet?). -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8526bdf3f-4e4e-4c83-af55-e8d3108c1e46
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref779

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

Ad lib on Nippon [music]

Topic:
Far east suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 31 cm.)
Container:
Box 8, Folder 26
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
2 parts
Ad lib on Nippon is contained in one of four folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 2 parts in f minor concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, other?).
Parts for piano (2). -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / FAR EAST SUITE
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep88f3fa0f0-68e3-4438-ad2a-2926ffc17dee
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1226

Addi [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Scope and Contents:
1 part.
Addi is contained in one folder consisting of 1 lead sheet in c minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand.
Lead sheet for unidentified treble instrument. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Manuscripts
Music
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8a064fd19-6925-43fc-92aa-c7e170d22087
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref784

Afraid [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Lyricist:
George, Don  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
3 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Scope and Contents:
3 scores
Afraid is contained in one folder consisting of 3 three page piano vocal scores in C Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).
Piano vocal scores lyrics begin "I'm afraid of wanting you too much ...". -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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, brittle.
Other Title:
I'm afraid.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / I'm Afraid
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8481e20ce-71ed-439c-bd74-5df9bfe66714
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref3840

After all [music]

Composer:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Scope and Contents:
1 score
After all is contained in one folder consisting of 1 three page piano vocal score in Eb Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand.
Piano vocal score does not include lyrics. -- from the Ruth Elilngton Collection.
Biographical / Historical:
Copyright 1942 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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89ddf9f5b-b369-472d-9d62-f2553930ae1d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref824

Ages ago [music]

Composer:
Jenkins, Freddie  Search this
Lyricist:
Persons, Ted  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 30 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Date:
1943
Scope and Contents:
1 part and an indefinite number of scores
Ages ago is contained in one folder consisting of 1 published one page piano vocal score, 1 three page piano vocal score, 1 four page piano vocal score and 1 part in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hand (Jenkins?).
Piano vocal scores lyrics begin "Hard to believe I had a heart ...". One page piano vocal score appears incomplete. Part for voice. Lyrics begin as above. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1943
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8a7df737c-b07f-408b-a6b5-71bd63d7874a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref827

Agra [music]

Topic:
Far east suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 8, Folder 23
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
2 scores
Agra is contained in one of four folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 1 two page short score and 1 three page short score in Ab Major concert (?) -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Two page short score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. Three page short score indicates parts for saxes, bartione, trumpets, trombones. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / FAR EAST SUITE
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep839d253bd-caa5-4784-9a90-058fc9fdde10
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1208

Ain't but the one [music]

Topic:
Sacred concert I.
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
15 Items (parts (photocopies), 33 cm.)
2 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
16 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
3 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
8 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 31 cm.)
2 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Date:
1963
Scope and Contents:
34 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Ain't but the one is contained in six of sixty nine folders for "Sacred concert I" consisting of 1 two page short score, 2 three page short scores, 1 twenty seven page short score, 1 nine page short score, 1 eleven pageshort score, 2 one page short scores, 2 fourteen page short scores, 1 publishedfive page piano vocal score, 1 one page piano vocal score, 1 two page piano conductor score and 34 parts in F Major concert, and 1 three page short score in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE Whaley?).
Folder A contains 2 short scores. Two page short score does not indicate instrumentation. Short score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "Ain't but the one ... good lord above ...". Score appears incomplete. Three page short score indicates parts for sax, baritone, trumpets, trombones, bass. Score appears incomplete.
Folder B contains piano vocal scores and short scores. Piano vocal scores lyrics begin as above. One page piano vocal score appears incomplete. 1 three page short score indicates parts for voices - alto, tenors,baritone, bass. Lyrics begin as above. 1 three page short score does not indicate instrumentation. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin as above.
Folder C contains piano conductor score and parts. Score indicates parts for saxes, baritones, brass. Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1 (2), alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4 (2), bass.
Folder D contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - Brown; drums. -- (ii) Parts for 2 reeds - alto 1 (2), baritone; 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - Buster (2); bass.
Folder E contains short scores. 2 one page short scores indicateparts for voices - sopranos, altos, tenors, bartione, bass. 1 score's lyrics begin "But the one, just one ...". 1 score's lyrics begin "Knows the story, ain't but the one ...". Scores appear incomplete. Nine page short score does not indicate instrumentation. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "But the one good lord above ...". Score appears incomplete. Eleven page short score and twenty seven page short score indicate parts for voices - solo, sopranos, altos, tenors, baritone, bass, saxes, baritone, trumpets, trombones, bass. Lyrics begin "Ain't but the one who knows the story ...". Nine page score appears incomplete.
Folder F contains short scores and parts. 2 fourteen page short scores indicate parts for voices - solo, sopranos, altos, tenors, baritone, bass. Lyrics begin "Ain't but the one ...". Parts for voices - soprano 1 (2),soprano 2 (2), alto (2), tenor 1 (2), tenor 1/2 (2), tenor 2 (3), baritone (2),bass (2). -- All items except Folder C and Folder D, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Folder C and Folder D, grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.
General:
A part for "New world a-coming" is noted on the verso of a piano vocal score in Folder B. Parts for an untitled piece are noted on the verso of a short score in Folder E. A lead sheet for "David danced before the Lord," from "Sacred concert I" is also contained in Folder B. Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "David up and danced ...". Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, worn, torn, tape.
Other Title:
Ain't but.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1963
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)
Photocopies
Piano conductor scores
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 / 1.1.2: A Titles / Ain't But The One
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8e301c3e5-e2bc-4915-859d-0326ec69d94e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref52546

Ain't but the one [music]

Topic:
Sacred concert I.
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
12 Items (parts (photocopies), 36 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
3 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 23, Folder 2-3
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
14 parts and an indefinite number of scores.
Ain't but the one is contained in two of twenty two folders for "Sacred concert I" consisting of 2 three page short scores and 14 parts in F Major concert, and 2 three page short scores in C Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains short scores. Short scores in F Major do not indicate instrumentation. Short scores include lyrics. Lyrics begin "Ain't but the one ... good Lord above ...". Short scores in C Major do not indicate instrumentation. Short scores include lyrics. Lyrics begin "Ain't but the one, just one ...".
Folder B contains parts in F Major for 4 reeds--clarinet, alto 2, tenor 1, tenor 2; 3 trumpets--1, 2, 3; 3 trombones--1, 2, 3; bass (2); drums (2). -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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, worn, tape, stained.
Other Title:
ABTO.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / SACRED CONCERT I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8dc134736-90d7-423b-af99-54749651780a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1978

Air conditioned jungle [music]

Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Arranger:
Horrox, Frank  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
2 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
13 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 15
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Date:
1950
Scope and Contents:
17 parts and 1 score
Air conditioned jungle is contained in one folder consisting of 1 one page piano vocal score, 1 lead sheet and 1 published part in d minor concert, 2 lead sheets in e minor concert, and 13 parts in bb minor concert (?) -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).
Piano vocal score does not include lyrics. Lead sheet in d minor for unidentified treble instrument. Published part for piano. Lead sheet in e minor for unidentified treble instrument. Parts in bb minor (?) for 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, tenor, tenor 2, baritone; 4 trumpets - Ray, Baker, Nelson, Burns; 3 trombones - Brown, Butter, Tyree; bass. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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, torn, brittle.
Other Title:
Air conditioned.
A. C.
Publication:
New York, NY, Tempo Music, Inc., 1950
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d4f3da21-7338-4847-9990-80dcda20940a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref832

Alcibiades [music]

Topic:
Timon of Athens suite
Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 37, Folder 10
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
1 part
Alcibiades is contained in one of three folders for "Timon of Athens" consisting of 1 part in Bb Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Part for piano. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / TIMON OF ATHENS
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8fc296dff-4c29-4b69-a546-744e7db5f197
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref2268

All day long [music]

Composer:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
1 part
All day long is contained in one folder consisting of 1 part in F Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (BS?).
Part for piano. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
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 is 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. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / All Day Long
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep823baa343-2ec4-49d8-91d4-7e65daefe75c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref3833

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