Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Nemo, Henry
Arranger
Levis, Michael
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 see also oversize
33 parts and 1 score
Steppin' into swing society is contained in four folders consisting of 1 published three page piano vocal score and 30 parts in F Major concert, and 3 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Tizol, Levis?).
Folder A contains piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "Throw away your blue book, adios Fifth Avenue ...".
Folder B contains parts in F Major for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, bass; bass; piano.
Folder C contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in F Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3, baritone; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, trumpet; 1 trombone - 1; bass; drums; piano. -- (ii) Parts in F Major for 1 reed - tenor 4; 2 trombones - 2, 3; guitar.
Folder D contains parts in Eb Major for 3 trombones - Tizol, Tricky; Browne.
Folder C, grouping ii and Folder D from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
A part for an untitled piece is noted on the verso of a part in Folder D. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, tape, torn, brittle.
Other Title
Swing society.
Publication
New York, NY, Exclusive Publications Inc., 1938
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Lyricist
Nemo, Henry
Arranger
Levis, Michael
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Duke Ellington Collection
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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. G. Folder B and Folder C, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 24.
Extent
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
14 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
16 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
3 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
Date
1938
Container
Box 357, Folder 1-5
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
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
Manuscripts
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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Record ID
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