Object Details
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
Arranger
Berger, David, 1920-1966
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
16 parts and an indefinite number of scores
I'm just a lucky so and so is contained in one of fifteen folders for "Sophisticated ladies" consisting of 1 thirteen page conductor score in Bb Major concert, and 1 four page piano conductor score and 16 parts in Ab Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hands.
Conductor score indicates parts for 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bass, guitar, voices, piano. Score does not include lyrics. Piano conductor score indicates parts for saxes, trumpets, trombones, voice. Lyrics begin "As I walk down the street ...". Score appears incomplete. Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3, tenor 4, baritone 5; 4 trumpets - 1/2 (2), 3/4 (2); 4 trombones - 1, 2, 3, 4; bass; drums; guitar. Parts for trumpet 1 and trumpet 2 are noted on the same sheet. Parts for trumpet 3 and trumpet 4 are noted on the same sheet.
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General
"Sophisticated ladies" was a 1981 Broadway musical based on works by Ellington and Strayhorn, and arranged by David Berger. 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.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Other Title
Lucky so and so.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
Arranger
Berger, David, 1920-1966
See more items in
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I / I'm Just A Lucky So And So
Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
From the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility based on the research of Annie Kuebler.
Extent
2 Items (parts (photocopies), 36 cm.)
16 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor 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
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Piano conductor 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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