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Composer:
Blake, Eubie (James Herbert), 1883-1983  Search this
Sissle, Noble, 1889-1975  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
13 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 259, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
see also Subseries 1.3 sa Pyramid
13 parts
Oriental blues is contained in one folder consisting of 13 parts in C Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Tizol?).
Parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 2 reeds - Barney, Carney; 3 trumpets - Freddy, Rex, Cooty; 1 trombone - Browne; bass. -- (ii) Parts for 1 unidentified Bb transposing instrument (tenor/trumpet?); 1 trumpet - Rex; 3 trombones - Tizol, Tricky, Browne; 1 bass - Hayes. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Parts for an untitled piece are noted on the verso of some parts in grouping i. 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: worn, torn.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Oriental.
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.
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.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.16: O
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89142416a-06b8-4e67-b2d4-356ddfc9092b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref43442