In a mello tone [music]

Object Details

Collection Creator

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974

Collection Citation

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

Scope and Contents

8 parts

In a mello tone is contained in one folder consisting of 8 parts in f minor concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Tizol?).

Parts for 5 reeds - Barney (?), Otto, Johnny, Ben, Carney; 1 trumpet - Rex (?); 2 trombones - Browne, Tricky. Parts for Barney and Rex appear to be incomplete. Parts noted on the verso of parts for Brassiere, grouping i. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep861264941-e504-4a81-80bf-ac001e3c4327

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: torn, tape.

Other Title

Mellotone.

In a mellow tone.

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 / In A Mellow Tone

Biographical / Historical

There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book on the parts: 39.

Extent

8 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Music

Parts (musical)

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

Parts (musical)

Collection Restrictions

Collection is open for research, but parts of the collection are temporarily unavailable for research due to limited access to its storage location. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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