Spring 2018 Catalogue

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201. [Jazz & Song] Basie, Count. (1904–1984) & Ayres, Mitchell. (1909–1969).
Two Original Photographs

Two original photographs of the great jazz pianist, bandleader and composer, shown together with fellow orchestra leader and Columbia Records musical director Mitchell Ayres in 1946. The two are shown in the studio, in conversation at the keyboard and smoking together in the recording booth. Some light surface wear; overall fine. 9 x 7 inches (22.8 x 18 cm). Read More...
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202. [Jazz & Song] Basie, Count. (1904–1984) & Sinatra, Frank. (1915–1998) & Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996).
Original Photograph

Original photograph of the three legendary musicians who appeared together at the Uris Theater in New York in 1975. The three are shown posing over the piano keyboard in a relaxed moment. Original press caption on the verso, with some mounting remnants. Some light edge and surface wear; overall very good. 8.75 x 7 inches (22.2 x 17.8 cm).
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203. [Jazz & Song] Basie, Count. (1904–1984).
Original Photograph of Count Basie Orchestra

Original doubleweight photograph of the horn section of the Count Basie Orchestra in action, showing four trombone players and two sax players from a striking low angle. Photographed by Dunc Butler in 1937 and printed by the photographer later. Dated on the verso with a listing of the players shown: Ed Lewis, Jack Washington, Benny Morton, Dan Minor, Lester Young, and Eddie Durham. Stamped on the verso with 1989 copyright from the Frank Driggs Collection. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.3 x 20.4 cm). Read More...
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204. [Jazz & Song] [Cotton Club] Calloway, Cab. (1907–1994).
Two Cotton Club Programs, One Signed by Calloway

Two original programs from the Cotton Club, one signed by Cab Calloway on an internal page. The signed program, titled "World's Fair Edition," dating from the 1939 New York World's Fair, features a striking red cover design with a naked woman in heels; Calloway has signed next to his photograph on the page with his biography. Internal pages feature a program with stars Calloway and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and biographies and halftone photographs of the performers and showgirls. 16 pp. The unsigned program, titled Cotton Club Parade: Third Edition [1937], features a topless woman in a large feathered hat and boa on the cover, and lists Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway, Avis Andrews, and the Chocolateers among the performers. 16 pp. Edge wear, with the 1937 program repaired with tape with some small losses; overall in very good to fine condition. 9 x 11 inches.
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205. [Jazz & Song] [Cotton Club] .
"Hot Sepian Revue" - 1930's Cotton Club Table Mallet

An original wooden mallet from the legendary jazz club, printed on the handle with the words "Cotton Club / Broadway & 48th Street / Hot Sepian Revue." It was the custom at the Cotton Club to show approval of the performers by rapping on the tables with this type of small wooden hammer. 6.75 inches long. Some light wear; overall fine.
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206. [Jazz & Song] [Cotton Club].
Original Cotton Club Invitation and Ticket

A pair of original 1930's entrance tickets to the influential jazz club, one in the form of an invitation with blank spaces for a date and signature, and the other a small numbered tear ticket, still intact. The address of 322 No. 17th St. suggests that the tickets may come from the Philadelphia Ridge Cotton Club, incorporated in 1935 in the Ridge Avenue Entertainment District. Pencil notes to the recto and verso of the large ticket, including a detailed struck-through list of budget items on the verso (perhaps the expenses of a traveling jazz musician). Overall fine. 5 x 3 inches (12.8 x 7.6 cm) and 3 x 1 inches (7.6 x 2.9 cm).
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207. [Jazz & Song] [Country Music] Parton, Dolly. (b. 1946) & James, Sonny. (1928–2016) & Wagoner, Porter. (1927–2007) & Jackson, Stonewall. (b. 1932).
Two Signed Country Music Publications

Two original signed 1960's country music publications, containing photographs of the most famous country and western acts of the day and signed throughout by more than 30 singers and performers. "Country and Western Photo Album number five" (n.d., ca. 1967) is signed on the cover by Wilf Carter, Debbie Lori Kaye and four others, and internally by Sonny James, Stonewall Jackson, Porter Wagoner and his band (George McCormick, Mack Magaha, Buck Trent, and Speck Rhodes), Carl Smith and Goldie Hill Smith, and Bill Phillips. 19 pp. of photographs and simple captions. "Country Music Scrapbook, 16th edition" (copyright 1967) contains signatures from Hank Snow and his band (Jimmie Widener, Bobby Wright, Kayton Roberts, and Chuck [?] Wise), Connie Smith and her band (Jack Watkins, Dick Overbey, and two others), a young Dolly Parton, Bobby Lewis, Carl and Pearl Butler, Darrell Garver, Ernest Tubb and three members of his band, Cal Smith, Juanita Rose, and Sonny James (and four members of his band including Duane West). 48 pp. In fine condition overall. 

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208. [Jazz & Song] Davis Jr., Sammy. (1925–1990).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the legendary Rat Pack entertainer, who is shown in two side-by-side poses and has boldly signed and inscribed in black marker across the image, adding "Peace—Love." In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25 x 20.3 cm).

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209. [Jazz & Song] Davis Jr., Sammy. (1925–1990).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the legendary Rat Pack entertainer, who is shown in a pensive pose with closed eyes, sweat beading on his brow, in 1961. He has signed boldly at the foot. Page taken from a book of photographic portraits, with a further photograph on the verso of Groucho Marx. A handwritten note on the verso reads: "Posted from US by S.D. on 14th May." Paperclip mark, some light edge wear and wrinkles; overall very good. 8 x 12 inches (21.1 x 30.3 cm).

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210. [Jazz & Song] Ellington, Duke. (1899–1974) & Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971).
Original Photograph in Rehearsal

Original photograph of the two jazz greats in rehearsal together for a 1946 Esquire concert. Ellington sits at the piano while Armstrong plays at his left over a pile of music, with a coffee cup and microphone visible in the foreground. Identified and dated on the verso, with traces of a press caption and a stamp from the Frank Driggs Collection. Some light surface wear; overall fine. 8.5 x 6.5 inches (21.3 x 16.9 cm).
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211. [Jazz & Song] Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974) & Bernie, Ben. (1891–1943) & Ash, Paul. (1891–1958).
"Mood Indigo" - Signed Album Page with Autograph Musical Quotation

Autograph musical quotation from the important jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, who has penned four chords from his song "Mood Indigo," dated October 10, 1944. He has signed boldly below, apparently on an earlier occasion, and dated Chicago, May 14, 1936. The small album leaf is additionally signed at the left by jazz violinist and bandleader Ben Bernie, dated Chicago, November 15, 1932; and by composer and bandleader Paul Ash, who has penned two measures of the song "I Do, Do You," dating March 17, 1926. On the verso, the leaf is also signed by Minnesota governor and Republican presidential candidate Harold Stassen. Toning and some light edge wear; overall fine. 6 x 3.75 inches (15.2 x 9.7 cm). Read More...
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212. [Jazz & Song] [Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974)] Guy, Fred. (1897-1971) & Bigard, Barney. (1906-1980) & Brown, Lawrence. (1907-1988) & Carney, Harry. (1910-1974) & Hodges, Johnny. (1906-1970) & Whetsol, Arthur. (1905-1940) & Hardwick, Otto. (1904-1970) & Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam." (1904-1946) & Greer, Sonny. (1895-1982) & Jenkins, Freddie. (1906-1978) & Williams, Cootie. (1911-1985).
Signed Photograph

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 inch photo of Ellington posing with his entire band, signed in fountain pen by his legendary lineup (l. to r. from the upper left corner): drummer Sonny Greer; guitarist Fred Guy; trumpeters Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams, and Art Whetsol; trombonists Joe Nanton and Lawrence Brown; and saxophonists Otto Hardwick, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, and Barney Bigard. Ellington himself is shown in an inset photograph at the upper right. Minor wear to edges, soiling to rear, stamps on rear, overall in fine condition. 7.75 x 9.75 inches (19.5 x 24.6 cm).
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213. [Jazz & Song] Hampton, Lionel. (1908-2002) [Handy, W. C. (1873-1958)].
Signed FDC honoring W. C. Handy

First day cover in honor of W. C. Handy and the Memphis Blues, signed by the American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist and bandleader and postmarked May 17, 1969 in Memphis, TN.  A lovely FDC uniting two generations of blues and jazz musicians.  In very fine condition, 16.5 x 9.3 cm.

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214. [Jazz & Song] Hampton, Lionel. (1908–2002).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist and bandleader, who is shown playing and has signed and inscribed at the upper right: "To my pal and best of luck to you Jennie / Lionel Hampton." Added at the foot: "1944 Earle Theatre." Creases and soiling; overall very good. 8 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25.4 cm).

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215. [Jazz & Song] Holiday, Billie. (1915–1959) [Quackenbush, Doug].
Two Original Photographs at her Birthday Party

Two rare original doubleweight photographs of the legendary jazz singer, captured by photographer Doug Quackenbush at her birthday party, ca. 1957. Holiday is shown in a lace dress and jeweled earrings, showing off a flower and ribbon corsage; one photograph is a portrait, while the other shows her accepting a cigarette from a male friend, with another woman shown at the right. Stamped on the verso with photographer's credit. 8 x 10 inches. Some small impressions and pin holes along right edge of the oblong image, else in very fine condition. Read More...
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216. [Jazz & Song] Holmes, Odetta. (1930–2008).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph from the American singer and activist often known as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement." She is shown singing and playing guitar, and has signed and inscribed in green ink at the right. Dated in pencil on the verso: 1959. Very light damp-staining to the edges, a few light surface creases, else fine. 10 x 8 inches (25.3 x 20.3 cm). Uncommon.
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217. [Jazz & Song] Laine, Frankie. (1913-2007).
Signed Copyright Contract

Signed contract from the American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years.  Often billed as "America's Number One Song Stylist", his other nicknames include "Mr. Rhythm", "Old Leather Lungs", and "Mr. Steel Tonsils". His hits included "That's My Desire", "That Lucky Old Sun", "Mule Train", "Cry of the Wild Goose", "A Woman In Love", "Jezebel", "High Noon", "I Believe", "Hey Joe!", "The Kid's Last Fight", "Cool Water", "Moonlight Gambler," "Love Is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide", and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain." Read More...
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218. [Jazz & Song] Lee, Peggy. (1920-2002).
Typed Letter Signed

Typed letter signed by the American jazz and pop singer whose career spanned six decades.  Lee writes, "I am honored to send you my lil ole book.... and you KNOW I hope you think that I am a great, fresh, new literary talent to be compared with.... well, I think I'd better quit while I'm ahead."  Dated January 29, 1952.  Letter creases and slight wear to the lower edge; otherwise in very fine condition.  20.2 x 25.7 cm. Read More...
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219. [Jazz & Song] Lennon, John. (1940–1980) & Ono, Yoko. (b. 1933).
Original Photograph

Original 1968 press photograph of the iconic couple. The original press caption on the verso, dated August 22, 1968, reports on Cynthia Lennon's suing for divorce, "alleging her husband has committed adultery." Swedish press stamp on the verso. Lightly wrinkled; overall very good. 6 x 8 inches (15.5 x 20.4 cm).
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220. [Jazz & Song] McRae, Carmen. (1922–1994).
Original Photograph

Original photograph of the American jazz singer, considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. She is shown in a close-up image at the microphone. Stamped on the verso: June 6, 1960. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25.4 cm).
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