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 Collection
Identifier: IJS-0278

Helen Merrill collection of Gil Evans music manuscripts

Creator

Dates

  • 1955 - 1956

Scope and Contents

This collection contains eight original holograph scores by Gil Evans for Helen Merrill and one score for Tony Bennett. The songs include: (for Merrill) "I'm Just a lucky So and So," "People Will Say We're in Love," "I've Never Seen," "He was too Good to me," "Where Flamingos Fly," "By Myself," "You're Lucky to Me," "I'm a Fool to Want You," "Troubled Waters," and (for Bennett) "I'm Just a Lucky So and So."

Extent

.49 Cubic Feet

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is partially open for use. Contact the Institute for details.

Language of Materials

English