Aris music

Object Details

General: Additional materials for this piece are contained in "New Orleans suite scores," grouping i. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, torn, stained, tape.; Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.

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Biographical / Historical: Groupings i & ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.

Extent: 18 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 4 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 1 Item (copy score, 31 cm.); 1 Item (copy score, 30 cm.); 3 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)

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

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; Copy scores; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies

Scope and Contents: see NEW ORLEANS SUITE; 27 parts; Aris is contained in one of eleven folders for "New Orleans suite" consisting of 27 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).; Parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, alto, tenor, tenor 4 (3). -- (ii) Parts for 6 reeds - Rab, Proc (2), tenor 2, Paul (2), Harry (2), Carney; 5 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4, flugel; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- (iii) Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 1. -- Grouping iii 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.