Duke ELLINGTON / Million Years Autograph musical manuscript Condensed Signed

Description: Million Years. Autograph musical manuscript. Condensed score for saxophone, bass and horn Author: ELLINGTON, Duke 1899-1974 Title: Million Years. Autograph musical manuscript. Condensed score for saxophone, bass and horn Description: Folio (ca. 320 x 240 mm). Unbound. 1-1/3 pp. Notated in pencil on 4 systems of 3 staves per page on one side of a bifolium of 12-stave "Passantino Brand" music manuscript paper. Complete. Unsigned and undated, but ca. 1950. With some corrections, alterations, and autograph performance notes including solo cue for Juan Tizol (1900-1984), the Puerto Rican trombonist who performed regularly with Ellington. Together with:A typed statement dated February 21, 2006 confirming that the manuscript was given to J. Bradley Shigeta by the composer's son Mercer Ellington in 1995 "as a personal gift for my assistance with the Duke Ellington Orchestra." Together with: A First Day Cover of the U.S. postage stamp honoring Ellington. Slightly worn and browned. "Duke Ellington was possessed by music. He acknowledged his lifelong obsession in these words: Roaming through the jungle of 'oohs' and 'ahs,' searching for a more agreeable noise, I life a life of primitivity, with the mind of a child and an unquenchable thirst for sharps and flats. The more consonant, the more appetizing and delectable they are. Cacophony is hard to swallow. Living in a cave, I am almost a hermit, but there is a difference, for I have a mistress. Lovers have come and gone, but only my mistress stays. She is beautiful and gentle. She waits on me hand and foot. She is a swinger. She has grace. To hear her speak, you cant believe your ears. She is ten thousand years old. She is as modern as tomorrow, a brand-new woman every day, and as endless as time mathematics. Living with her is a labyrinth of ramifications. I look forward to her every gesture. Music is my mistress, and she plays second fiddle to no-one." Rattenbury: Duke Ellington, p. 1.Ellington is widely recognized as the most important composer in jazz history. Seller ID: 39932 Subject: Autographs & Manuscripts, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 9775 USD

Location: Syosset, New York

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