Intro [music]

Object Details

Collection Creator

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974

Collection Citation

Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Scope and Contents

39 parts and an indefinite number of scores

Intro is contained in four folders consisting of 9 parts in Db Major concert (?), 5 parts in Ab Major concert, 11 parts in Eb Major concert, 2 parts in Bb Major concert, 1 one page short score in F Major concert, 12 parts in C Major concert, and 1 three page conductor score in G Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Sanders, Whaley, Jones, Tizol, other?).

Folder A contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Db Major (?) for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor, clarinet, baritone; 1 trumpet - 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3. -- (ii) Parts in Ab Major for 2 reeds - Jimmy, Paul; drums. -- (iii) Parts in Bb Major for 1 reed - alto 3; 1 trumpet - Ray.

Folder B contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts in C Major for 3 reeds - Hamilton (2), Paul, Harry. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for 1 reed - Rab; 4 trumpets - Cat, Herb, Merc, Cooty; 2 trombones - Brown, Buster.

Folder C contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) One page short score. Short score indicates parts for clarinet, bass. -- (ii) Three page conductor score. Conductor score does not indicate instrumentation. -- (iii) Part in Ab Major for 1 trombone - 3. -- (iv) Part in Ab Major for 1 trumpet - 3.

Folder D contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Part in C Major for 1 reed - Otto. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 1, tenor 4; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 1 trombone - 1; bass; drums; piano. -- All items except Folder B, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8aa75bdcb-b4f6-4603-933c-d874cdf99eb1

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.

Condition: fair, worn, brittle, torn.

Topic

Music -- United States -- 20th century

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Duke Ellington Collection

Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I / Intro

Biographical / Historical

Folder B, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 116.

Extent

25 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)

9 Items (copy scores, 16 cm.)

1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)

1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)

1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)

3 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)

1 Item (manuscript, 16 cm.)

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.

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