Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see MY PEOPLE
47 parts and an indefinite number of scores
I love my ever lovin' lover is contained in four of thirty four folders for "My people" consisting of 1 two page short score and 8 parts in Bb Major concert, 1 two page conductor score and 17 parts in C Major concert, and 22 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley, other?).
Folder A contains scores. Short score indicates parts for Rab, 2 tenors, baritone, Terry. Conductor score does not indicate instrumentation. Scores appear incomplete.
Folder B contains part in Eb Major for voice. Lyrics begin "I love my lovin' lover, he's as fine as wine ...".
Folder C contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Bb Major for 4 reeds - Rab, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 1 trumpet - Terry. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - Rab (2), Procope, Ashby (2), Paul (2), Harry (2); 2 trumpets - Cook, Cootie (2); 3 trombones - Booty (2), Lawrence, Chuck (2). -- (iii) Parts in Eb Major for 1 reed - Procope; 2 trumpets - Mercer, Cat; 1 trombone - Lawrence.
Folder D contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in C Major for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass; drums. Parts appear incomplete. -- (ii) Parts in Bb Major for 2 reeds - tenor 2, tenor 4; 1 trumpet - Cook. -- (iii) Parts in C Major for 3 reeds - alto 1, Jimmy, Paul; 1 trumpet - Ray. -- All items except Folder B and Folder C, 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 Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, torn, stained, worn.
Other Title
Lovin' lover.
My lovin' lover.
Lover.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
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
Folder B from the Presentation Album, vol. D. Folder C, grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.
Extent
1 Item (copy score, 34 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
26 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
6 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
11 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Container
Box 155 (Series 1), Folder 10
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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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