Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Parrish, Mitchell
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
6 parts and an indefinite number of scores
I'm satisfied is contained in two folders consisting of 1 three-page piano vocal score, 1 two-page short score and 6 parts in F Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Tizol, other?).
Folder A: piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "I'm satisfied just to be at your side ...".
Folder B: short score and parts. Short score indicates parts for tenor, trumpet 4. Parts for 2 reeds - alto 1, tenor; 2 trumpets - 1, 3; 2 trombones - 1, 3.
Folder B from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
An untitled short score is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder B. A part for "B of blue" (Birth of the blues?) is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder B. 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.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Parrish, Mitchell
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 A from the Presentation Album, vol. D.
Extent
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
6 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
Condition
Fair, torn, worn.
Container
Box 161, Folder 14-15
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Short scores
Manuscripts
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
Short scores
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
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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