A small collection of Ellington's personal copies of some of his most celebrated hits, including "Take the A Train" and "Black Butterfly." Included are: "Take the 'A' Train," with lyrics by Billy Strayhorn and an attractive cover design of subway trains (copyright 1941 by Tempo Music Inc.); "Black Butterfly" (copyright 1937 by Exclusive Publications Inc.); "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" (advance artist copy from the Robbins Music Corp., copyright 1943); "The Gal from Joe's," with a handwritten note on the first page indicating a transposition (copyright 1939 by Exclusive Publications Inc.); "It's Kind of Lonesome Tonight" (copyright 1947 by Jewel Music Publishing Co, and recorded by the King Cole Trio on Capitol Records); "All Too Soon" (copyright 1940 by Robbins Music Corp.); "Harmony in Harlem," a collaboration between Ellington and Johnny Hodges (copyright 1938 by Exclusive Publications Inc.); and the piano solo "Dooji Wooji," with an additional photocopy (copyright 1939 by Exclusive Publications Inc.) "Take The 'A' Train" has some wear to the cover; some light water damage to "Black Butterfly" and one crease to "Harmony in Harlem"; otherwise the copies are very well-preserved and in fine condition. Provenance: Duke Ellington Estate.
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Original autograph musical manuscript for the song "Love Came," in the hand of the important jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. Composed in 1965 with lyrics by Duke Ellington, the song was recorded on the album "Lush Life" with singer Ozzie Bailey and Strayhorn at the piano. Melody, lyrics, and a simple piano accompaniment are written out in pencil over 3 pp. of a bifolium. Light toning and edge wear; overall in fine condition. 9.5 x 12.5 inches (24.2 x 31 cm). Provenance: Duke Ellington Estate. Read More...
A remarkable early signed item from the innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Evans’s influence as a keyboard artist has been acknowledged by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett. Plagued by a decades-long struggle with hepatitis and drug addition, Evans died at the age of 51. Read More...
Signed photograph of the great clarinetist and bandleader, who is shown playing his instrument at a jaunty angle and has signed and inscribed at the right. Labeled on the verso by managers the Music Corporation of America. A few slight surface marks; pinholes at the corners; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.8 cm).
Signed lithograph from the important American caricaturist, depicting a fictional gathering of great American singers. Pictured from left to right are Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, and Lena Horne. Signed by Hirschfeld at the lower right in pencil. Number 192/225. Sheet size 21.5 x 29.5 inches. In very fine condition.
Original press photograph of the eccentric pop performer, known for "Tiptoe through the tulips," on his arrival for a tour in Britain in 1968. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.3 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, shown in a reflective pose at the keyboard. He has signed and inscribed diagonally at the upper right: "To Mr. Harry L. Aiken with best wishes / Claudio Arrau / Cleveland 1944." Stamped on the verso by management company National Concert & Artists Corporation. Some soiling to the lower edge; otherwise fine overall. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.4 cm).
Signed Christmas card, ca. 1920's, from the important Hungarian violinist and pedagogue. On a printed card with a small design of an archway and a snowy landscape, Auer has signed: "Thank you most heartily for the beautiful flowers. L. Auer." Read More...
Original doubleweight photograph of the important German-Swiss violinist, composer, and conductor, shown as a young man in concert dress, heavily shadowed against a wall. Photographed by Foto Spreng of Basel. Slight soiling to one corner; overall in fine condition. 9.5 x 11.75 inches (24 x 30 cm).
Original doubleweight photograph of the legendary violin and piano duo in recital ca. 1930's. Photographed by Foto Spreng of Basel. Some slight corner creases and smudges to the edges, but overall in fine condition. 9.5 x 11.75 inches (24 x 30 cm). Read More...
Lithograph print of a lively pencil sketch of the legendary violin and piano duo in recital ca. 1934, as reproduced in artist Hilda Wiener's Pencil Portraits of Concert Celebrities (1937), with facsimile signatures of the two subjects. The page, taken from the book, has been mounted with masking tape to a window mat. Page size 8 x 10.75 inches (20.8 x 27.3 cm), matted to 11.5 x 14 inches (29.2 x 35.3 cm). Read More...
Original photograph of the Italian actress posing nude "playing" a cello (although her technique seems to leave much to be desired!) in the 1971 film Secret Fantasy (released in Germany as Komm, geig mit mir.) Gelatin silver print with some notes in German on the verso. One tear with tape repair to the lower left; overall fine. 6.25 x 7 inches (15.8 x 18.2 cm).
Signed carte de visite photograph of the British clarinetist, who played for 35 years in the orchestras of the Royal Italian Opera, and of Drury Lane. He is shown holding his instrument, in a photograph by Lombardi of Brighton, and has signed and inscribed on the verso: "To H. Cooper Esq. from his old friend J. H. Maycock with best wishes & kind regards." In fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.2 x 10.5 cm).
Signed postcard photograph of the great violinist, known for his sensuous and infinitely expressive tone. Elman is shown as a boy, photographed by Rotary Photo, and has signed boldly at the right of the image. Some light surface wear; overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
Autograph signature from the Russian-born American pianist, conductor and composer. Signed on a small slip and mounted on a pink index card, with the date of 1929 added at the head in another hand. Toning and light soiling with mounting remnants to verso; overall fine. 5 x 3 inches (12.6 x 7.6 cm). Read More...
Berlin-Gru?newald: J. Oertel. 1948. Score and cello part for the German pianist and composer's little-known work for cello and piano. Score 19 pp.; cello part 7 pp. Pages loose, as issued. [PN] J. O. 8428. Overall toning, price notation on outer wrapper corner, otherwise in fine condition. 9.5 x 12.5 inches (24 x 32 cm). Read More...
Berlin-Grunewald: J. Oertel. 1948. Set of two scores for the German pianist and composer's little-known work for piano four hands. The piece is a set of variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman" (Twinkle, twinkle, little star.) Each 16 pp. As noted on the cover, two copies are required to play the work on two pianos! Pages loose, as issued. [PN] J. O. 8429. Overall toning and some corner and edge chipping, otherwise in very good condition. 9.5 x 12.5 inches (24 x 32 cm). Read More...
An original photograph of the American two-piano ensemble, signed by both Gold and Fizdale and inscribed to impresario and Columbia Artists manager André Mertens. Dated November 20, 1960. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.7 cm). Read More...
Autograph note from the great violinist, recording details of concert fees for a future engagement. April 25, [19]70. On letterhead printed "From the studio of Jascha Heifetz," he has penned: "Trip + car + return to Rochester from Chicago + 200 for the week / for Israel—250 per concert." An additional note at the upper left corner mentions Heifetz' frequent collaborator, pianist Brooks Smith. One folding crease; overall fine. 4 x 6 inches (10.1 x 15.2 cm).
Original 1935 press photograph of the great violinist, shown arriving in New York on the S. S. Manhattan on December 12, 1935. Press stamp and caption on verso. One area with wrinkling and toning at the foot; overall very good. 6.5 x 8.5 inches (16.7 x 21.7 cm).