Object Details
Composer
Rota, Nino
Lyricist
Verde, Dino
Arranger
Henderson, Luther
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
27 parts and an indefinite number of scores
La dolce vita is contained in two folders consisting of 1 published four page piano vocal score, 2 sixteen page conductor scores and 27 parts in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Henderson?).
Folder A contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) 1 published piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "La dolce vita, It's the sweet life ...". -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3 (2), tenor 2 (2), tenor 4 (2), baritone (2); 3 trumpets - Cat, trumpet 2 (2), trumpet 3 (2); 3 trombones - 1, 2 (2), 3 (2); bass (2). Parts for trombone 2 appear incomplete. -- (iii) Parts for 1 reed - alto 1; 2 trumpets - Cat (2), 4; 1 trombone - 1; piano. Parts for Cat appear incomplete.
Folder B contains conductor scores. Scores indicate parts for 5 reeds; 4 trumpets; 3 trombones; drums; bass; keyboard. Scores reflect arrangement by Luther Henderson. -- All items except Folder A, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
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.
Other Title
La dolce vita.
Publication
New York, NY, Robbins Music Corp., 1960
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Rota, Nino
Lyricist
Verde, Dino
Arranger
Henderson, Luther
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Duke Ellington Collection
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Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
Folder A, grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.
Extent
14 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
7 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
6 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 36 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 36 cm.)
Date
1960
Container
Box 99 (Series 1), Folder 10-11
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
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
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Photocopies
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
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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