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One of the movements of the theatrical work “Ralph Ellison’s Long Tongue,” which was later adapted for “Long Tongues: A Saxophone Opera.” In the score for “Ralph Ellison’s Long Tongue,” “Sketch #3” is subtitled “The Old Man,” which was one of the characters performed by Malinké Elliott in the performance.
The Julius Hemphill Papers is an archival collection at New York University. The collection contains scores, audiovisual documentation, and other material related to the life and career of composer and saxophonist Julius Hemphill. Materials are accessible by appointment. Click here to learn more.