Agra music

Object Details

General: A short score for "Let a song" is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder A. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, torn.; Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Other Title: Agre.

Composer: Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974; Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
Collection Creator: Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974

Composer: Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974; Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967

See more items in: Duke Ellington Collection; Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.2: A Titles

Sponsor: Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.

Biographical / Historical: Folder B, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.

Extent: 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 10 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 6 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 13 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.); 6 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Copy scores; Holographs; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies; Short scores

Collection Citation: Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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.

Genre/Form: Copy scores; Holographs; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies; Short scores

Scope and Contents: see FAR EAST SUITE; 35 parts and 1 score; Agra is contained in two of thirty one folders for "Far east suite" consisting of 1 three page short score and 23 parts in f minor concert (?), and 12 parts in a minor concert (?) -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).; Folder A contains short score and 1 part in f minor. Short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, trumpets. Part for piano.; Folder B contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in f minor for 4 reeds - alto 1 (2), tenor 2 (4), tenor 4 (2), baritone (2); 4 trumpets - 1, 3 (2), 4 (2), Nathan; 3 trombones - 1 (2), 2 (2), 3. -- (ii) Part in f minor for 1 trumpet - Nathan. -- (iii) Parts in a minor for 4 reeds - alto (2), Ashby, Paul, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- All items except Folder B, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.

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.