Glory road, De [music]

American History Museum

Object Details

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

2 scores.

De glory road is contained in one folder consisting of 1 six-page conductor score and 1 five-page conductor score in g minor concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).

Six-page conductor score indicates parts for 4 reeds - 1, 3, 4, tenor; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 2 trombones - 1, 2; bass; banjo. Five page conductor score indicates parts for 4 saxes - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 2 trombones - 1, 2; bass; banjo. Score appears incomplete. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep81c9c4467-6445-4cba-afdd-2a60a9dedf7f

General

A part for "Solid jazz" is noted on the verso of the six page conductor score. 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.

Other Title

De glory road.

Topic

Banjo

Music -- United States -- 20th century

See more items in

Duke Ellington Collection

Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.8: G

Biographical / Historical

There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 51.

Extent

1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)

1 Item (manuscript, 31 cm.)

Condition

Fair, brittle.

Container

Box 130 (Series 1), Folder 2

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials

Conductor scores

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

Conductor scores

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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