Original souvenir program from the 17th annual "Jazz at the Philharmonic" national tour of 1956. The oversized program features full-page photographs of the tour's stars, including Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Jo Jones, Illinois Jaquet, Flip Phillips, Stan Getz, Sonny Stitt, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Eddie Shu. The graphically striking yellow and black cover bears a drawing by David Stone Martin. An original advertising insert from Emerson Electric is included. Wear and toning to the covers, with a loss to the lower left of the front cover; overall in very good condition. 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm). Read More...
An original print of the iconic 1958 photograph "A Great Day in Harlem," signed by the photographer, Art Kane. The well-known image depicts 57 of the greatest jazz musicians of the era, posing casually on East 126th Street in Harlem with a group of local children. The musicians pictured include Count Basie (sitting on the curb with the children), Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, Gene Krupa, Charlie Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Pee Wee Russell, Maxine Sullivan, and many others. Matted and framed, with Kane's signature under the mat. 16 x 24 inches. Read More...
Original publicity photograph of the "Thunderbolt of the West," arguably the greatest male gospel singer of all time, in his choir robes mid-song. Facsimile signature within the negative at the left: "Br. Joe May / 'King' of Gospel Singers." Some small creases and cracks to the photograph, with several tape remnants; the photograph is mounted on two layers of black paper, with two vintage family photographs and further mounting remnants on the verso. 7.75 x 9.5 inches (19.4 x 24.4 cm).
Signed photograph of the "Thunderbolt of the West," arguably the greatest male gospel singer of all time, posing in his white robes and crucifix. May has signed and inscribed the photo at the lower right to a "friend and gospel singer," dated July 25, 1967. Some small scratches and creases to the photograph; mounted on black paper, with part of a 1971 first grade yearbook mounted on the verso; overall a crisp image and signature in very good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Rare.
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[Minstrelsy]. Signed Minstrel Show Photograph
Original signed photograph from a late minstrel show, ca. 1900-1910, showing six seated men in blackface flanking a white woman onstage, signed in pencil across the upper half: "With best wishes, the Orchestra Boy from Norma Caman Minstrels." With the blindstamp of photographer C. F. Gairing, Chicago, at lower left. Some chips and tears to the surface, thumbtack holes at the corners, and mounting remnants on the verso; overall an interesting image in very good condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm).
New York: Professional Photography Division of Eastman Kodak. 1990. Signed volume of photographs of the American boy band which enjoyed international success in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Band member and choreographer Danny Wood has boldly signed on the title page. Hardcover, cloth binding in very fine condition, with dust jacket in fine condition. 10 x 14 inches (26 x 36 cm).
Signed photograph from the American pop singer and pianist, a 1950's sensation who was an important precursor to rock and roll stars. Ray is shown performing at the piano for an audience of teenage girls, photographed from above, and has signed and inscribed the photo to photographer Nat Singerman. Rather poor contrast and some smudging to the signature, but overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.3 x 20.6 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph from the American pop singer and pianist, a 1950's sensation who was an important precursor to rock and roll stars. Ray is shown performing at the piano for an audience of teenage girls and has signed and inscribed the photo to photographer Nat Singerman: "Thanks Nat! / Johnnie Ray." Rather poor contrast to the signature, but overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.6 x 20.3 cm). Read More...
An interesting collection of correspondence, photographs and other materials from Ol' Blue Eyes, from the collection of society columnist Aileen Mehle. The archive includes original photographs of Sinatra with his third wife, Mia Farrow, and fourth wife, Barbara Marx; an autograph letter and an original telegram from Sinatra to Mehle, as well as an autograph postcard from Farrow, a TLS from Sinatra's daughter Nancy, and further materials related to Mehle's columns and television interviews with Sinatra. Materials overall in very good to fine condition; full contents listed below. Read More...
Original press photograph of Ol' Blue Eyes being fingerprinted after obtaining a gun license in 1947. Original press caption printed alongside the image reads: "Look out, Girls, Frankie's packing a Roscoe. Frank Sinatra appeared at the Sheriff's Office with his Attorney, Albert Pearlson and obtained a permit to carry a gun from Lt. Ray Palmer. The crooner also placed his fingerprints in the civil files and told technician Robert Rogers he thought universal fingerprinting was a good idea." Dated January 3, 1947. 10 x 8.25 inches.
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Washington, Dinah. (1924–1963). Signed 1958 "Cotton Club...Musical Menu" Concert Prospectus and Original Photograph
Original 1958 "Musical Menu" from the Cotton Club jazz club of Atlantic City, N.J., signed on the back page by the American singer known as "Queen of the Blues." The program is a prospectus for the club's 1958 summer season, which included appearances by Washington, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Krupa and others. On the blank address page, Washington has penned: "Musically yours / Dinah Washington." Together with an original 8 x 10 photograph of the singer. Read More...
An early signed photograph of the Belgian violinist, a child prodigy who became internationally known as a teenager and whose virtuosity and pure lyrical expression earned her a place among the top international female performers. Seiguelay, August 27, 1933. Bobesco is shown with her violin at about age 12, and has inscribed at the foot to Marie-Thérèse Chailley, the daughter of Bobesco's teacher Marcel Chailley and pianist Céliny Chailley-Richez, who would later become known a singer. Translated from the French, the inscription reads: "For my dear little sister in France, Thérèse, an affectionate souvenir and a big kiss from your 'Lolette.' " The name "Thérèse" appears to have been added in another hand. Mounting remnants on the verso; overall in fine condition. 6.5 x 9.25 inches (16.3 x 23.6 cm). Signed photographs of the young Bobesco are of legendary rarity. Read More...
Boldly signed halftone photograph of the important German-Swiss violinist, composer, and conductor, taken from an Italian concert program. Busch has signed in black ink below his biographical text. 16.2 x 22.2 cm. A few light stains and creases around the edges, mounted to a slightly larger sheet, else fine. Scarce.
Early autograph postcard from the great Catalan cellist to Paul Boquel, director of the Société des amis des Arts, regarding concert dates. Postmarked October 12, 1908. Casals writes (translated from the French): "Dear friend, I do not have a concert in Nancy on November 8. So you have the whole field free. [...] Pablo Casals. I will be in Paris during the day on October 15." In very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9.2 x 14.1 cm).
Large and striking autograph musical quotation from the prelude of Bach's cello suite no. 3, boldly penned by the great Catalan cellist most associated with Bach's suites. Signed by Casals and dated 1907. 8 x 10 inches. Very fine.
Bold autograph signature from the great Catalan cellist, signed on an FDC honoring modernist painter Stuart Davis. With original "Fine Arts" stamps and postmarked Washington DC, December 1964.
Glossy photograph reproduction of a portrait of the great cellist with his facsimile signature, signed and inscribed in ink by Casals across the image. Stamped on the verso by the Metropolitan Musical Bureau. Inscription and signature a shade light, edges lightly nicked, else fine. 6 x 8.25 inches.
Signed photograph from the incomparable French pianist, who is shown examining a score at the piano and has signed and inscribed to the French pianist Céliny Chailley-Richez (translated from the French): "To Céliny Chailley-Richez—the great artist—the kind collaborator. With my respectful good wishes, Alfred Cortot, 1929." Photographed by Edm. Joaillier of Paris. Light overall toning and one small area of damage to the lower right, with part of the "A" in Cortot's signature drawn over again in ink; mounting remnants to the verso; overall in very good condition. 9.5 x 6.75 inches (23.9 x 17.2 cm). Read More...
A boldly penned AMQS from the Scotch-born German pianist/composer who was one of Liszt's last pupils. He has written 2 bars of music in treble clef, signed, and dated "Berlin, 12 Dec 16." In fine condition. 6.25 x 8 inches (15.7 x 20.1 cm).