Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Kurtz, Manny
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see also oversize see also Subseries 1.3
51 parts and an indefinite number of scores
In a sentimental mood is contained in five folders consisting of 1 four-page short score and 19 parts in bb minor concert (?), 2 three-page short scores, 1 published two-page piano vocal score, 1 published part and 30 parts in d minor concert (?), and 1 lead sheet in f# minor concert (?) -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, BS, Sanders, Whaley, Tizol, Jones, others?).
Folder A contains short scores in d minor, published piano vocal score and published part. 1 short score indicates parts for Rab, Otto, Carney, clarinet, 3 trumpets, Tizol, Brown, Tricky, bass. 1 short score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, Rex. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "In a sentimental mood I can see the stars come thru my room ...". Published part for piano.
Folder B contains parts in d minor for 2 violins - A (2), B (2); 2 cellos - A, B.
Folder C contains short score in bb minor. Short score indicates parts for 3 saxes, clarinets, trumpets.
Folder D contains parts in 6 groupings -- (i) Parts in bb minor for 2 reeds - Procope (2), Jimmy (2); 4 trumpets - 1 (2), 2, 3, Herb; 2 trombones - Britt, trombone; bass. -- (ii) Parts in bb minor for trumpet; 1 trombone - Britt. -- (iii) Parts in d minor for 4 reeds - Rab, Sears, Jimmy, Carney; 5 trumpets - 1, Cat, Scad, Taft, Rex; 1 trombone - Brown. -- (iv) Parts in d minor for 1 trumpet - Cooty; 2 trombones - Tricky, Browne (2). -- (v) Parts in bb minor for 1 trumpet - Nathan (2); trombone. Part in d minor for trombone. -- (vi) Part in d minor for 1 trumpet - Rex.
Folder E contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in bb minor for 2 trombones - trombone, Buster. Parts in d minor for 2 trumpets - 1, trumpet; 1 trombone - 1; bass; guitar (4). -- (ii) Lead sheet in f# minor for unidentified treble instrument. -- All items except Folder A, Folder D, groupings i & v, and Folder E from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
A part for an untitled work is noted on the verso of a trumpet part in Folder E, grouping i. 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, tape, torn, brittle.
Other Title
Sentimental mood.
S. mood.
Sentimood.
Sent-mood.
Publication
New York, NY, American Academy of Music, Inc., 1935
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Kurtz, Manny
See more items in
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
Holograph scores in Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. P, p. 29. Published items in Folder A from the Presentation Album, vol. D. Folder D, groupings i & v, and Folder E from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 90.
Extent
3 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
11 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
8 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
25 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
2 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
2 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Date
1935
Container
Box 165, Folder 4-8
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Manuscripts
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
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
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.
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Record ID
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