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The Darktown Strutters’ Ball / Muskrat Ramble

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Title:
The Darktown Strutters’ Ball / Muskrat Ramble.
Author /Arranger:
The Darktown Strutters’ Ball :  Brooks, Shelton / Holmes, Leroy (Arrangement A)
                                            Lavalle, Paul; Arranger. (Arrangement B)
Muskrat Ramble:  Gilbert, Ray; Ory, Edward "Kid" / Kincaide, Deane
Call Number:
Lavalle J22 
Published
The Darktown Strutters’ Ball:  New York, NY: LEO FIEST, INC., 1917, 1945, 1954.
Lavalle arrangement unpublished.
Muskrat Ramble:  Palm Springs, CA: George Simon, Inc., 1926, 1937, 1950.
Format:
12 parts; 9 1/2" x 12 1/2".
Notes:
Played as one dance set.  The Darktown Strutters’ Ball, Arrangement A segues into arrangement B which segues into Muskrat Ramble. 
Ensemble:
Jazz, Dance Band.
Additional Name(s):
Preservation Copy:

HOLDINGS

1 Tenor Saxophone
1 Reed I (Clarinet)
1 Reed II (Baritone Saxophone, Flute)
1 Clarinet III
1 Reed IV (English Horn, Oboe)
1 Trumpet
2 Trombone
    
1 1st
     1 2nd
1 Guitar
1 Bass
1 Piano
1 Drums