Object Details
Composer
Gaskill, Clarence
McHugh, Jimmy
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see also Subseries 1.3
27 parts and an indefinite number of scores.
I can't believe that you're in love with me is contained in three folders consisting of 2 published three-page piano vocal scores and 3 parts in C Major concert, 10 parts in Eb Major concert, 13 parts in Bb Major concert, and 1 part in Db Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains parts in C Major and Eb Major. Parts in C Major for 1 reed - Otto; 2 trombones - Tricky, Tizol. Part in Eb Major for 1 trombone - Brown.
Folder B contains piano vocal scores and parts in Bb Major. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Yesterday you came my way and when you smiled at me ...". Parts for 5 reeds - alto flute 1, alto flute 2, Rab, Jimmy, bass clarinet; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; trombone; bass; drums; vibes; guitar; piano.
Folder C contains parts in Eb Major and Db Major. Parts in Eb Major for 4 reeds - Rab, Jimmy, Sears, Carney; 3 trumpets - Rex, Scad, Cat; 2 trombones - Jones, Tricky. Part in Db Major for 1 trumpet - Ray. -- 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.
Other Title
Can't.
I can't believe.
Can't believe.
Publication
New York, NY, Mills Music Inc., 1926
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Gaskill, Clarence
McHugh, Jimmy
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
There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Library: 316.
Extent
23 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
3 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
2 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
Condition
Fair, torn.
Date
1926
Container
Box 151 (Series 1), Folder 1-3
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
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
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
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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