Polly mix [music]

Object Details

Collection Creator

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974

Collection Citation

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

Scope and Contents

7 parts and 1 score

Polly mix is contained in one of thirty two folders for "Anatomy of a murder" consisting of 1 one page piano conductor score and 7 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).

Piano conductor score indicates parts for alto, clarinet, baritone, trombone. Parts for 3 reeds - alto, clarinet, baritone; trumpet; trombone; bass; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8cb9c9cbb-6cbe-418a-9071-98aafff53cd5

General

A part for "Polly lead" from "Anatomy of a murder" is noted on the verso of the piano conductor score for this piece. Part for unidentified treble instrument. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Mark Tucker.

Condition: fair, worn. Folder A -- 9p.

Topic

Music -- United States -- 20th century

Motion picture music

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Duke Ellington Collection

Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts

Biographical / Historical

According to Mark Tucker's "Duke Ellington Reader," "Anatomy of a Murder" was a 1959 motion picture film, directed by Otto Preminger.

Extent

6 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)

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

1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Copy scores

Holographs

Music

Parts (musical)

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

Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century

Copy scores

Holographs

Music

Parts (musical)

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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