Object Details
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
28 parts
Hi fi fo fum is contained in two folders consisting of 12 parts in C Major concert, 14 parts in Eb Major concert, 1 part in D Major concert (?), and 1 part in Ab Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley?).
Folder A contains parts in C Major for 5 reeds - Rab, Proc, Jimmy, Paul, Carney; 4 trumpets - Terry, Baker, Cat, Ray; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3.
Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in Eb Major for 3 reeds - Rab (2), Paul (2), Carney (2); 1 trumpet - Cat; 2 trombones - Brown, Chuck (2); bass (2). Part in D Major (?) for unidentified treble instrument. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 1 trumpet - Cat; 1 trombone - Brown. Part in Ab Major for bass.
Folder A and Folder B, grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
A part for an untitled piece is noted on the verso of Ray's part in Folder A. 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
Intimacy of the blues.
High figh fo fumm.
High.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
See more items in
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.9: H
Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
Folder B, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 24.
Extent
19 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
3 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
5 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Condition
Fair: tape, torn.
Container
Box 145 (Series 1), Folder 12-13
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Xerographic copies
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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
Xerographic copies
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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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