Some summer fun music

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General: Parts for "You know" are noted on the verso of the parts in Folder A, 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, worn.
Other Title: Summer.; Fun.; Some fun.

See more items in: Duke Ellington Collection; Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.20: S

Sponsor: Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.

Biographical / Historical: Folder A, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library.

Extent: 24 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.); 7 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.); 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Conductor scores; Copy scores; Holographs; Lead sheet; 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: Conductor scores; Copy scores; Holographs; Lead sheet; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies

Scope and Contents: 36 parts and 1 score; Some summer fun is contained in three folders consisting of 1 two page conductor score, 1 lead sheet and 32 parts in Ab Major concert, 1 part in Bb Major concert, and 2 parts in G Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).; Folder A contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Ab Major for 4 reeds - alto 1 (2), alto 3 (2), tenor 2 (2), tenor 4 (2); 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4 (2); 2 trombones - 1, 2 (2); bass. -- (ii) Parts in Ab Major for 1 trumpet - 1; 1 trombone - 1. -- (iii) Parts in G Major for 1 reed - Billie; 1 trombone - Tizol.; Folder B contains conductor score and parts in Ab Major, and part in Bb Major. Conductor score indicates parts for 5 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, bass, guitar, piano. Score appears incomplete. Parts in Ab Major for 1 reed - baritone; trombone. Part in Bb Major for 1 bass - Taylor.; Folder C contains lead sheet and parts in Ab Major. Lead sheet for unidentified treble instrument. Parts for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor, baritone; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; trombone; bass; drums; guitar; piano. -- All items except Folder A, grouping i 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.