Star dust 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, Wayne Shirley and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, torn, tape, brittle.; Unsigned Strayhorn composition.

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Biographical / Historical: Folder C from the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro. There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 144, 301.

Extent: 21 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 3 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.); 2 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 1 Item (copy score, 31 cm.); 1 Item (manuscript, 31 cm.); 4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)

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

Scope and Contents: 32 parts and 1 score; Star dust is contained in five folders consisting of 1 two page short score, 1 lead sheet and 27 parts in Db Major concert, and 4 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, Mullins, Tunney, Henderson, Williams, others?).; Folder A contains short score. Short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone. Score appears incomplete.; Folder B contains lead sheet and parts in Db Major. Lead sheet for trombone. Parts for 1 trumpet - 3; 1 trombone - 1 (3).; Folder C contains parts in Db Major for 7 reeds - flute (2), clarinet 1 (2), 2, 3, clarinet, bass clarinet (3), tenor 2; 1 trombone - Butter; bass; piano. Parts may reflect different arrangements of the piece.; Folder D contains parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - alto 2; 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 1; banjo.; Folder E contains parts in Db Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 1, baritone; 2 trumpets - 2, 4; 2 trombones - 2, 3; bass. -- All items except Folder C 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.