[Harmonica] Adler, Larry. (1914–2001)

Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American harmonica player, who has inscribed "To Paul / Larry Adler" to the upper margin.  Toning to verso, image unaffected, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

Adler led a long and varied career that began as a vaudeville actor.  As a harmonica player, he collaborated with a variety of important figures from the worlds of classical and pop music.  Ralph Vaughan Williams, Malcolm Arnold, Darius Milhaud, and Arthur Benjamin all composed pieces for him, and he did session work for pop musicians such as Sting, Elton John, Kate Bush, and Cerys Matthews.

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (20469)
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