Lele music

Object Details

General: Items in this series were not performed at the premiers of "Sacred concert I," "Sacred concert II," or "Sacred concert III." They were apparently associated with subsequent performances of these suites. 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.

See more items in: Duke Ellington Collection; Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.13: L

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Biographical / Historical: Grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: X31.

Extent: 11 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 4 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 2 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.

Scope and Contents: see SACRED CONCERTS MISCELLANEOUS; 17 parts; Lele is contained in one of four folders for "Sacred concert" consisting of 17 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hand.; Parts in 2 groupings - (i) Parts for 3 reeds - Proc, Paul, baritone; 2 trumpets - Merc, Cat; 2 trombones - Brown, Chuck. -- (ii) Parts for 1 reed - Jimmy (2); 3 trumpets - Cat, Herb (2), Cooty (2); 2 trombones - Brown, Buster (2). -- 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.