I got it bad and that ain't good [music]

50 parts.

I got it bad and that ain't good is contained in one folder consisting of 23 parts in F Major concert, 11 parts in C Major concert, 15 parts in Bb Major concert, and 1 part in Eb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Turney, Sanders, Harper, Tizol, Whaley?).

Parts in 4 groupings -- (i) Parts in F Major for 5 reeds - alto 1 (2), alto 3 (2), tenor 1 (3), tenor 2 (3), baritone (2); 3 trumpets - Cat (2), 2 (2), 3 (2); 2 trombones - 2 (2), 3; bass. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for 4 reeds - flute, alto 1, tenor 1, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 4; 2 trombones - 1, 2; bass. -- (iii) Parts in Bb Major for 3 reeds - alto 1, Johnny, Jimmy; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, Cootie; 2 trombones - 1, 2 (4); drums; piano; unidentified instrument. Many parts appear incomplete. Parts appear to reflect different arrangements of this piece. -- (iv) Parts in various keys. Part in F Major for 1 reed - Barney. Part in Eb Major for trumpet. Part in C Major for 1 trombone - Tizol. -- All items except grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.