Jail blues music

Object Details

General: A piano vocal score for "Working blues," from "My people" is noted on the verso of this score. Lyrics begin "Working hard to buy my gal the best house in town ...". Additionnal materials for this piece are contained with "Working blues," 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.; Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.

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Biographical / Historical: Statement of responsibility taken from Music is my Mistress, by Duke Ellington.

Collection Citation: Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Scope and Contents: see MY PEOPLE; 1 score; Jail blues is contained in one of thirty four folders for "My people" consisting of 1 one page piano vocal score in G Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).; Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Who's been with you baby while I'm here in jail ...". -- 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.