Broadway babe music

Object Details

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.

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Biographical / Historical: There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on the parts: 10.

Extent: 9 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 1 Item (manuscript, 36 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Manuscripts; Conductor scores; Copy scores; Holographs; Music; Parts (musical); 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: Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century; Conductor scores; Copy scores; Holographs; Music; Parts (musical); Short scores

Scope and Contents: 9 parts and an indefinite number of scores; Broadway babe is contained in three folders consisting of 1 two page short score, 1 six page conductor score and 9 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Conley, Redman?).; Folder A contains parts for 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; drums; guitar; piano.; Folder B contains short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone.; Folder C contains conductor score. Conductor score indicates parts for 5 saxes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; piano. -- 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.