Artistry in rhythm music

Object Details

General: Telephone number for J. Hodges appears at beginning of short score. 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 -- 4p., folder B -- 30p.
Other Title: Art-rhythm.
Publication: New York, N.Y., Robbins Music Corporation., 1945

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Extent: 1 Item (manuscript, 31 cm.); 14 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.); 8 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 30 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Manuscripts; Copy scores; Music; Parts (musical); Piano conductor scores; Published sheet music; Short scores

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

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Genre/Form: Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century; Copy scores; Music; Parts (musical); Piano conductor scores; Published sheet music; Short scores

Scope and Contents: 14 parts and 1 score; Artistry in rhythm is contained in two folders consisting of 1 three page short score, 14 parts in G Major concert, and 1 four page published piano conductor score, 7 published parts in F Major -- in ink and pencil. -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).; Folder A contains short score.; Folder B contains parts for Rab, Proc, clarinet (tenor 1), tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; violin, bass, unidentified; published sheets. -- 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.