Crom [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 1 score

Crom is contained in one folder consisting of 1 one page short score and 4 parts in Bb Major concert -- in pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, other?).

Short score indicates parts for baritone, trumpets, trombones. Parts in 2 groupings -- (i) 1 reed - Harry (2); 1 trumpet - Herb. -- (ii) 1 trumpet - Cat. -- All items except grouping ii from the Duke Ellington Library.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8528d5458-e64e-4b78-9ba7-8e001c681660

General

Short score (photocopy) is originally noted on the verso of Klax. A fluegel horn part for Cham is noted on the bottom of the trumpet part for Crom, grouping ii. 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, torn.

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 / Crom verso Klax

Biographical / Historical

Grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.

Extent

2 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)

2 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)

1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Music

Parts (musical)

Photocopies

Short 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

Parts (musical)

Photocopies

Short 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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