Charming and unusual original 1954 press photograph of Armstrong "performing" with Australian tennis star, Lewis Hoad in Sydney, where they exchanged trumpet and racket. 10.25 x 8 inches, fine.
‘‘He was one of the first generation of masters who created the powerful American urban music that came to be called bebop. He was the last of them to remain faithful to heroin, long after the others had cleaned up or died young. It was a love affair more than a habit.’’ (Chet Baker Obituary by Mike Zwerin, International Herald Tribune) Read More...
Paris: Editions Isis. 1931. Paperback, 8vo. 178 pp. Signed and inscribed in 1931 on the ffe by Baker, Abatino and De La Camara to the literary critic Marcel Millet. Illustrated covers worn with tape stains visible at several places, but interior and signed page otherwise fine. An interesting signed item from the legendary African American entertainer and singer. Read More...
Set of The Beatles autographs on a single sheet excised from an autograph album. The sheet headed "The Beatles" (likely in Lennon's hand) and followed by the signatures of John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney. The sheet 3 x 4 1/2 inches (8 x 12.5 cm); framed with two large reproduction photographs to an impressive 23 x 33 inches overall. The left edge irregular where removed from album, tipped at corners to mount, some toning and show through from writing on verso of sheet.
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Vintage pearl-finish 14 x 11 photo of Ellington and his orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “With kindest regards and much success to Lud Paliss Studio, Duke Ellington, Oct. 28/31.” In good condition, with Ellington’s signature and inscription fairly light, but still legible, a noticeable partially separated central vertical crease, and some small edge tears and chips.
A very unusual photograph of the great singer, shown crawling on the floor in the 1935 film "Symphony in Black." 5 x 7 inches. A later reprint, ca. 1960, very fine.
Original 11 x 14 inch photograph of Janis Joplin during a 1969 performance. Signed and titled in ink by the photographer in the lower blank margin. Very fine.
Vintage signed 10 x 8 inch Apeda photograph of the American jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Signed "To Betty / Every good wish / Gene Krupa." Fine. From the Estate of Betty Melnikoff, née Peskin.
Signed 8 x 10 inch publicity photograph of the American jazz and pop vocal quartet of the 20th century who made more than 2,000 recordings that combined sold more than 50 million copies, and garnered at least three dozen gold records. Signed "To Betty / Best Wishes, The Mills Bros." Fine. From the Estate of Betty Melnikoff, née Peskin.
8 x 10 inch glossy photograph of Mingus playing his bass on stage, signed in blue fountain pen ink. In fine condition. Mingus is seldom seen in signed photos.
Mingus is regarded as one of the most innovative of all jazz musicians and was a virtuoso bassist and composer and worked as a sideman with Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampoton and Red Norvo. He was also a passionate campaigner for civil rights.
Signed original doubleweight sepia Georges Marant of Paris photograph of the great French actress and singer, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink and in very fine condition. 12.25 x 17.25 cm.
Tremendous original color photograph of Jim Morrison of the Doors in his trademark leather pants during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968. A live album recorded that evening was eventually released in 1987. Signed and numbered 126 of the edition of 275 prints. 16 x 20 inches.
Vintage 5 x 7 inch photograph of the Italian-born jazz tenor saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader best-known for his many contributions to the big bands of Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. Fine.
Magnificent signed doubleweight large Harcourt photograph of the great French chanteuse. A classic image of Piaf looking into the distance, signed and inscribed in blue ink across the image. Diagonal crease through upper right corner, else fine.
Magnificent signed Maurice Seymour photograph of the great French chanteuse, issued on rigid cardstock by Columbia. A classic image of Piaf, signed and inscribed in blue ink across the blank lower margin «Pour Monsieur Gerbal bien cordialement Édith Piaf». 16 x 24 cm. Very fine.
Original photograph of the English musician, singer-songwriter, actor and producer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band The Rolling Stones. Read More...
Vintage 8 x 10 inch photograph signed and inscribed with a musical quotation by the American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist. Because he had played violin in Stokowski's Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, he was sometimes known as "The Stokowski of Swing."
Vintage signed 8 x 10 inch Maurice Seymour Colpix Records publicity photograph showing Simone in a head and shoulders pose, signed with her name alone in blue ink across a clear area of the background. Scarce, particularly so in vintage signed photos.
Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 inch matte publicity photograph of the marvelous vocal trio who began their career in the 1930's and continued performing into the early 1960's.