Heritage number 3 music

Object Details

General: Additional parts for this piece are noted on the verso of parts for "Heritage number 4," from "My people." 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, worn, tape.
Other Title: Heritage #3.

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Biographical / Historical: There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 44.

Extent: 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 19 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 8 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)

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

Scope and Contents: 26 parts and an indefinite number of scores; Heritage number 3 is contained in one of thirty four folders for "My people" consisting of 1 two page short score, 1 one page short score and 26 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).; Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Two page short score. Short score indicates part for John. -- (ii) Parts for 2 reeds - alto 3, tenor 4 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (3), 3. -- (iii) One page short score and parts. Short score does not indicate instrumentation. Parts for 8 reeds - Rab, Proc, alto 1, alto 3 (2), tenor 2, tenor 4, Carney, baritone; 1 trumpet - 1; 4 trombones - 1, 2 (3), 3 (2), Chuck; bass. Some parts appear incomplete. -- 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.