Lonesome valley music

Object Details

General: A part for "Hymne de la republique du Senegal" is noted on the verso of the trumpet 2 part in grouping iii. 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.

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Extent: 10 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 3 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 1 Item (manuscript, 31 cm.); 1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)

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

Scope and Contents: 14 parts and 1 score; Lonesome valley is contained in one folder consisting of 1 five page short score and 14 parts in Gb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Bellson?).; Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Short score. Score indicates parts for 2 altos, clarinet, tenor, baritone, trumpets, trombones, bass. -- (ii) Parts for 2 reeds - Paul (2), Carney (2); 2 trumpets - 3, 4 (2); 1 trombone - Chuck (2). -- (iii) Parts for 2 reeds - Pro, Jimmy; 1 trumpet - 2; 2 trombones - Brown, Buster. -- 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.