Solitude music
- General
- A short score for "Bloos" is contained in Folder G. Parts for "I'll be seeing you" are noted on the verso of parts in Folder I, grouping ii. A part for "T. mountain" is noted on the verso of a part in Folder J, grouping iii. 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.
- Condition: fair, worn, torn, tape, stained.
- Other Title
- Soli.
- Solid-tude.
- In my solitude.
- Publication
- New York, NY, American Academy of Music, Inc., 1934
- Composer
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Lyricist
- DeLange, Eddie
- Arranger
- Nelson, Oliver
- Collection Creator
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Topic
- Music -- United States -- 20th century
- Composer
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Lyricist
- DeLange, Eddie
- Arranger
- Nelson, Oliver
- See more items in
- Duke Ellington Collection
- Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.20: S / Solitude
- Sponsor
- Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
- Biographical / Historical
- Published piano vocal score in Folder F from the Presentation Album, vol. F. Holograph scores in Folder F from the Presentation Album, vol. U, p. 35. Remaining items from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 94, 129.
- Extent
- 91 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
- 12 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
- 16 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
- 29 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
- 5 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
- 2 Items (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
- 1 Item (part (photocopy), 31 cm.)
- 3 Items (manuscripts, 31 cm.)
- 11 Items (copy scores, 31 cm.)
- 8 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
- 2 Items (copy scores, 27 cm.)
- Date
- 1934
- Archival Repository
- Archives Center, National Museum of American History
- Type
- Archival materials
- Conductor scores
- Copy scores
- Holographs
- Lead sheet
- Manuscripts
- Music
- Parts (musical)
- Photocopies
- Piano conductor scores
- Piano vocal scores
- Published sheet music
- Short scores
- Collection Citation
- Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
- 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
- Conductor scores
- Copy scores
- Holographs
- Lead sheet
- Manuscripts
- Music
- Parts (musical)
- Photocopies
- Photocopies
- Piano conductor scores
- Piano vocal scores
- Published sheet music
- Short scores
- Scope and Contents
- 162 parts and an indefinite number of scores
- Solitude is contained in twelve folders consisting of 1 two page piano conductor score and 11 parts in G Major concert, 1 published two page piano vocal score in C Major concert, 1 three page short score, 1 two page short score and 1 part in F Major concert, 2 parts in Bb Major concert, 1 published two page piano vocal score, 1 two page short score, 2 two page piano conductor scores and 17 parts in Eb Major concert, 26 parts in Ab Major concert and 4 one page short scores, 3 two page short scores, 1 three page short score 1 four page short score, 1 four page conductor score, 1 lead sheet and 104 parts in Db Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in identified hands (DE, BS, Salaam, Jones) and unidentified hands (ME, Whaley, Benjamin, Tizol, Henderson, others?).
- Folder A contains items in 4 groupings -- (i) Published piano vocal score in C Major. Lyrics begin "In my solitude you haunt me ...". -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 3 reeds - Jimmie, tenor 2, Carney; 5 trumpets - Wallace, Nance, Rex, Taft (2), Baker (2); 3 trombones - Brown, Tricky, Tizol. - (iii) Parts in Db Major for 2 reeds - clarinet, Carney; 6 trumpets - Cooty, Wetz, Posey, 1, 2, 3. -- (iv) Parts in Db Major for 2 reeds - Otto, Johnny; 3 trombones - Browne, Tricky (2), Tizol (2).
- Folder B contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - Harry; 2 trombones - John, Butter (2). -- (ii) Parts in Ab Major for 4 reeds - Proc (2), Ash (2), Paul (2), Harry (2); 4 trumpets - Cat (2), Mercer (2), Cooty (3), Herb; 3 trombones - Brown (2), Chuck (2), Buster. -- (iii) Parts in Ab Major for 1 trumpet - Cat; 1 trombone - Brown.
- Folder C contains parts in 4 groupings -- (i) Part in G Major forpiano. -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for bass; drums; piano. -- (iii) Parts in G Major for 4 reeds - Rab, Proco, tenor, Harry; 3 trumpets - 2, 3, 4; 2 trombones- Butter, Lawrence. -- (iv) Parts in Db Major for 4 reeds - Johnny, Proco, Paul Harry.
- Folder D contains parts in 7 groupings -- (i) Parts in Db Major for 3 trumpets - Cooty (2), Posey, 3. -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 3 trumpets 1, 2, 4. -- (iii) Part in Db Major (?) for unidentified instrument. Part appears incomplete. -- (iv) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - bass clarinet; 1 trombone - Butter. -- (v) Parts in Db Major for 2 trumpets - Herb, trumpet. -- (vi) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - tenor 4; 2 trumpets - 1, 4; 1 trombone - Butter. -- (vii) Parts in Ab Major for unidentified bass instrument (trombone?) drums; piano. Parts may reflect different arrangements of the piece.
- Folder E contains parts in Db Major for 2 violins - A (2), B (2);2 cellos - 1, 2.
- Folder F contains 1 published two page piano vocal score in Eb Major, and 3 one page short scores and 1 two page short score in Db Major. Piano vocal score lyrics begin as above. 1 one page short score indicates parts for Nat, baritone, Wallace, Tizol, piano. 1 one page short score indicates parts for baritone, Whetsel, Tizol. 1 one page short score indicatesparts for altos, trumpets, trombones. Two page short score indicates parts forOtto, tenor, baritone, Tricky, Tizol.
- Folder G contains 2 two page short scores, 1 one page short score 1 three page short score and 4 parts in Db Major, and 1 three page short scorein F Major. 1 two page short score indicates parts for 3 clarinets, baritone, trumpets, Tizol, Tricky, Brown, bass. Three page short score in Db Major indicates parts for alto, Jim, Sears, Cat, Ray, bass. 1 two page short score indicates parts for Rab, Toby, Jim, tenor, Carney. Short score appears incomplete. One page short score indicates parts for brass. Parts for 4 trumpets - Taft, Rex, Scad, Cat. Three page short score in F Major indicates parts for Rab, tenor, baritone, Whetsel, Cooty, Tricky, tuba.
- Folder H contains items in 3 groupings -- (i) Four page short score in Db Major concert. Short score indicates parts for trumpets. -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 4 reeds - Procope, Johnny, Paul, Nat; 3 trumpets - Cook, Ray, Cat; bass. -- (iii) Parts in Db Major for 1 reed - Harry; 1 trumpet - Terry (2); 3 trombones - John, Britt (2), Butter. Photocopy part for Britt appears incomplete.
- Folder I contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Part in Bb Major for piano. Part appears incomplete. -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 3 trumpets -1, Ray, Taft.
- Folder J contains items in 6 groupings -- (i) Two page short score in Eb Major. Short score indicates parts for tenor, trumpet. -- (ii) Parts in Db Major for 4 reeds - Jimmy, Sears, tenor, Carney; 1 trumpet - 1. -- (iii) Part in G Major, part in F Major, lead sheet and parts in Db Major, 1 twopage piano conductor score in Eb Major, and part in Bb Major. Part in G Major for unidentified treble instrument. Part in F Major for 1 reed - bass clarinet. Lead sheet for unidentified treble instrument. Parts in Db Major for 1 trumpet - Ray; 1 violin - Ray; bass; guitar; piano. Two page piano conductor score in Eb Major does not indicate instrumentation. Part in Bb Major for 1 reed - Ham. -- (iv) Parts in Db Major for 5 reeds - Rab, Toby, Sears, Jimmy, Carney; 3 trumpets - Rex, Andy, Scad; 3 trombones - Jones, Tricky Brown. -- (v) Four page conductor score in Db Major. Conductor score does notindicate instrumentation. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin as above. -- (vi) Two page piano conductor score in G Major. Piano conductor score does notindicate instrumentation.
- Folder K contains items in 2 groupings -- (i) Two page piano conductor score and parts in Eb Major. Piano conductor score does not indicateinstrumentation. Parts for 1 reed - tenor; trumpet; drums; piano. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 3; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass; drums.
- Folder L contains 1 two page short score in F Major. Short scoredoes not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. -- All items except Folder B, groupings i & ii, Folder D, groupings iii - v & vii, and Folder F from the Duke Ellington Library.
- 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.
