Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Mercer Kennedy, 1919-1996 (musician)
Jones, Jimmy, 1918-1982
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
35 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Wisteria is contained in two folders consisting of 1 lead sheet and 13 parts in Eb Major concert, 4 parts in Db Major concert, 3 three page piano vocal scores in F Major concert, 5 parts in Bb Major concert, and 12 parts in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, Parker, others?).
Folder A contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "Wisteria mysterious clinging vine ...". -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - Rab; bass; guitar; piano. -- (iii) Piano vocal scores (3). Lyrics begin as above. -- (iv) Parts in Bb Major for 2 reeds - alto, Paul; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3. Part for alto is noted on the verso of the part for trombone 3.
Folder B contains items in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in C Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass; guitar. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - alto flute 1, alto flute 2, Rabbit, clarinet, bass clarinet; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, Money; trombone; bass; vibes; guitar; piano. -- All items except Folder B, 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, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, worn, stained.
Other Title
Wistaria.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Mercer Kennedy, 1919-1996 (musician)
Jones, Jimmy, 1918-1982
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Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Extent
34 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
3 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
Container
Box 411, Folder 6-7
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal 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
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Lead sheet
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano vocal 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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Record ID
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