Case of the blues, A [music]

Object Details

Collection Creator

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974

Collection Citation

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

Scope and Contents

4 parts and an indefinite number of scores

A case of the blues is contained in 1 folder consisting of 1 two page piano conductor score, 1 three page piano conductor score and 4 parts in C Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).

Piano conductor scores do not indicate instrumentation. Two page score appears incomplete. Parts for 1 reed - clarinet; trombone; bass; drums. Parts and three page score have a separately titled coda: After St. Louis blues. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep870573872-c085-47a5-9734-5b555df9a95c

General

Clarinet part (photocopy) is originally noted on the verso of We are thy people. 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.

Other Title

A case of the blues.

After St. Louis blues.

Topic

Music -- United States -- 20th century

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Duke Ellington Collection

Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C / Case Of The Blues

Extent

4 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)

1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)

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

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Copy scores

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

Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century

Copy scores

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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