Object Details
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see Subseries 1E
25 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Deep low south is contained in one folder consisting of 1 five page piano vocal score and 11 parts in d minor concert, and 1 two page piano vocal score, 1 fourteen page short score and 15 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hand (Parker, other?).
Lyrics for piano vocal score in d minor begin "Summer's waning, I'm complainin' of my lonliness ...". Parts in d minor for 3 reeds - flute, clarinet 1, bass clarinet; horn; trumpet; 3 violins - 1, 2, 3; viola; cello; bass. Lyrics for piano vocal score in Eb Major begin "Stars am a dancin' in heaven, moon am a shinin' on me ...". Parts in Eb Major for 3 reeds - flute, clarinet, bass clarinet; 3 trumpets - A, B, C; 3 violins - A (2), B, C; viola; cello; bass; percussion; guitar. Short score in Eb Major indicates parts for woodwinds - flute, clarinet, bass clarinet; trumpets; violins; viola; cello; bass; drums; guitar; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
Folder also contains 8 short narrative passages, apparently to be read between sections of the piece. 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.
Other Title
Deep south.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
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Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.5: D
Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Extent
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
28 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container
Box 92 (Series 1), Folder 8
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
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
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
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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