Black and white photograph of Leiber & Stoller with Elvis Presley, taken in California in 1957. Signed in black sharpies by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. 8 x 10 inches, framed to 16.5 x 15 inches. Read More...
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[Jazz & Song]
Rollins, Sonny. (b. 1930). "If God has given you a gift, hang in there" - Autograph Letter
A touching autograph letter of encouragement to a younger fan from the important jazz saxophonist recognized as one of the most influential players of his era. Undated [November 23, 1994]. "Dear Mahlon - Playing music can be hard at times! No good gigs, no money etc. etc. But there is no joy like blowing your horn and if God has given you a gift hang in there with it as long as you can keep your self respect and dignity out here in this crazy world. I am behind you and am pulling for you and if you need to call on me please do so. Also you have a great friend in that beautiful young lady Shelby. Both of you keep on keepin'. We (our people, the planet) need individuals like you out here!! Yours sincerely, Sonny Rollins. P.S. Tour schedule on the way." Together with the original envelope, addressed to the recipient's friend Shelby Johnson, and postmarked November 23, 1994. Read More...
Signed doubleweight photograph of the great jazz trombonist and singer, inscribed to photographer Nat Singerman. Teagarden is shown singing into the mic with his trombone in his hand, and has signed in blue ink at the left. 8 x 10 inches. Slight smudge to the inscription, else fine. Read More...
An early signed promotional photograph of the great American jazz vocalist and pianist, a gifted song stylist known for her rich voice and perfect pitch. She has signed and inscribed at the lower right: "To Mary Ann / Yours vocally / Sarah Vaughan." Photographed by James Kriegsmann. Light edge wear, in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches.
Original souvenir program from the 1957 jazz tour, signed by vocalists Sarah Vaughan and Jeri Southern and also featuring photographs of Billy Eckstine, Count Basie, a young Chet Baker and others. Vaughan and Southern have inscribed their photographs to Paul McMahon (Southern has signed on two separate photographs.) 24 pp. Very slight wear to the spine and some toning, but overall in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.7 x 30.5 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph of the larger-than-life stride pianist known for his standards such as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose." He is shown in a three-quarter-length portrait, wearing a handsome suit and holding a cigarette, and has inscribed at the lower right: "To my boy, Dr. Rush, Rush into me and brush me off. Thomas Fats Waller." In fine condition, with silvering to darker portions and a surface tear near hat area. 7.75 x 9.75 inches, quadruple-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17 inches.
Original doubleweight photograph of the American singer known as "Queen of the Blues," signed and inscribed in green ink. 8 x 10 inches. Tape remnant along the left margin, else in fine condition. Read More...
A rare 8 x 10 inch photograph by James Kriegsman, signed by the American singer known as "Queen of the Blues" in blue ink " "Best Wishes, Dinah Washington." Vertical crease extending down the left third of the photograph, corners lightly worn/creased, else fine.
Despite her early death, Washington is generally regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century.
Original press photograph of the great Russian pianist looking happy with his wife, Þórunn (Dody) Jóhannsdóttir. Original press caption reads: "25-year-old Vladimir Ashkenazy, the Russian concert pianist, has been granted permission to remain in Britain with his wife and baby son." The Ashkenazys left the USSR after many struggles with the authorities over permission to travel and remained in England for several years before moving to Iceland in 1968. In fine condition. 20.5 x 25 cm.
Original signed doubleweight Apeda photograph of the wonderful English musician, who began as a successful violinist and later had a major career as a pianist. A student of Paderewski, he premiered Debussy's "Children's Corner" and after settling in the US, founded the Beethoven Association and taught for many years at the Manhattan School of Music. Boldly signed and inscribed in white ink to Siegfried Kahn and dated NY, 1922. 7 x 9 inches [18 x 23 cm], in very fine condition. Read More...
An Autograph Musical Quotation boldly penned and signed "Pablo Casals" on a card with a mounted clipped bust portrait, 14 x 9 cm. We and a number of concert cellists have been unable to identify the work quoted here and we can therefore say that is likely from an original work by the cellist himself. Very fine.
An unsual AMQS from the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also well known as a humanitarian.
Autograph signatures from four great cellists of the early twentieth century: Joseph Hollman (clipped from a letter in English); Cornelius van Vliet (signed on a small card and dated August 1935); Joseph Schuster (signed on the verso of a business card); and Rudolf Krasselt (signed on a small card.) One with a slight crease; in very fine condition overall. Each ca. 4 x 2 inches.
Signed photograph of the American pianist who won worldwide recognition in 1958 after winning the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War. He is shown among confetti as he rides through the streets of New York greeted by thousands of adoring fans, and has signed and inscribed boldly across the top of the image. 7.25 x 9.25 inches.
Halftone program photograph of the beloved English pianist, boldly signed in blue ink and mounted to an album page. Tape across the upper edge, otherwise fine. 9 x 15.5 cm.
AMQS from the Scotch-born German pianist/composer who was one of Liszt's last pupils . He has penned 2 bars from his opera "Tiefland," signed, and dated Berlin, 2 October (19)07. 11.5 x 7 cm. Fine.
A rare autograph letter signed from the brilliant English cellist who died so tragically young, to British composer and pianist Timothy Moore. London, December 12, 1964. "Dear Mr. Moore, Thank you very much for your kind letter offering to send me a copy of your St. Medard Variations. I should be very happy to look at them again but see no chance in the near future of playing them for the B.B.C. Yours sincerely, Jacqueline du Pré." 2 pp. on 2 sheets. Folding creases and some light toning at the edges; overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 7 inches (13.6 x 17.8 cm). Read More...
Signed halftone photograph of the great French organist, pianist, composer, and pedagogue. Dupré is shown performing on an imposing organ console and has signed at the upper left. Mounted on a card and dated on the verso: February 23, 1936. In fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9 cm). Read More...
Bold signature on the cover of a 1939 program, bearing a fine photograph of the violinist. Elman and Vladimir Padwa have both signed in pencil. The program is from one of the "Mischa Elman Non-Sectarian Refugee Concerts," where Elman performed works by Handel, Beethoven, Lalo and others.
Signed photograph of the French pianist and conductor as a young man, inscribed to the impresario and Columbia Artists manager André Mertens. Entremont is shown as a young man (ca. late 1950's) gazing at the camera in a thoughtful pose. Signed photographs of the pianist are rare from this period. Some toning around the edges and some light foxing; overall in very good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.4 cm). Read More...