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 Collection
Identifier: IJS-0010

Don Ellis papers and music

Creator

Dates

  • 1934 - 1988

Scope and Contents

This collection spans Ellis's life and work. The majority of the materials are photocopies. The collection includes personal correspondence, concert programs, articles written by Ellis, and press about him. The collection also comprises liner notes, album charts, obituary information, and two audiocassettes.

This collection contains full scores and arrangements by Ellis for Final Analysis, Concerto for Trumpet, The Great Divide, Indian Lady, and other big band arrangements.

Extent

.91 Cubic Feet

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use.

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arrangement is by time period and size.

Box 1: 1934-1978 Box 2: 1979-1988 Box 3: Big band arrangements

Author
Kristiana Weseloh
Date
2019-02-14

Part of the Institute of Jazz Studies Repository

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