Miscellaneous Duke Ellington Materials, 1962-2002
Scope and Contents
This collection contains notes, papers, and teaching materials compiled by long-time Berklee faculty member Jeff Friedman. Materials include scores, articles, recordings, and other ephemera by or about Duke Ellington. It is believed these materials were primarily used to support his class on Duke Ellington, and it is likely that some of the items were passed down to him by his predecessor, Herb Pomeroy.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-2002
Creator
- From the Collection: Friedman, Jeff (Guitarist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite. Use of audiovisual materials may require production of listening or viewing copies.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series contains materials that do not fit into any of the other series in this collection. Materials include charts relating to the history of the Ellington band, papers from the Duke Ellington Society, and materials that specifically pertain to Billy Strayhorn, Ellington's close associate. This series is arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Berklee Archives Repository