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Composer:
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986  Search this
Webb, Chick, 1909-1939  Search this
Sampson, Edgar  Search this
Lyricist:
Razaf, Andy  Search this
Creator:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
14 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 358, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
16 parts.
Stompin' at the Savoy is contained in one folder consisting of 16 parts in Db Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Tizol, others?).
Parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts for 1 trumpet - 1; piano. -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, tenor 3, tenor 4, baritone; 3 trumpets - 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3. -- (iii) Parts for 1 trumpet - Terry; 1 trombone - Buster (2).
Biographical / Historical:
From the Mercer Ellington Library. Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Savoy.
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:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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 / 1.1.20: S
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82e422f87-8b71-4cb2-aaf5-0bd0a51ac2b5
EDAN-URL:
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