Count down music

Object Details

General: Drum part in grouping i (photocopy) is originally noted on the verso of a part for Boob. 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, torn, tape.

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Biographical / Historical: Grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 155, 394.

Extent: 13 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 8 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 7 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.); 1 Item (copy score, 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.

Genre/Form: Copy scores; Copy scores; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies

Scope and Contents: 29 parts; Count down is contained in one folder consisting of 29 parts in Bb Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Jones?).; Parts in 5 groupings -- (i) 1 reed - tenor 1; 1 trombone - 1; drums. -- (ii) 3 reeds - alto 2 (2), tenor 2, Carney; 2 trumpets - 2, 3 (2); 3 trombones - 1, Buster, 3 (2). -- (iii) 1 trumpet - 4 (2); 1 unidentified bass instrument (2). -- (iv) 1 reed - tenor 2; 1 trumpet - 1 (2); 2 trombones - Buster, 2 (2). -- (v) 2 reeds - Hodges (4), Carney. Many of the parts appear incomplete. -- All items except grouping ii 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.