[Jazz] Taggart, Ross. (1967–2013) [Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974) & Webster, Ben. (1909–1973) & Young, Lester. (1909–1959)]
Original Drawings of Duke Ellington, Ben Webster, and Lester Young
A trio of pointillist drawings by the late Vancouver-based saxophonist Ross Taggart, who was also a talented artist, depicting three of his Jazz heroes. All in black ink on heavyweight drawing paper. Drawing of Ellington signed "Ross Taggart" in lower-right corner, approximately 10.75 x 7.75 inches (27.5 x 20 cm). Drawing of Webster unsigned, approximately 11.5 x 8 inches (29.5 x 20.5 cm). Drawing of Young signed and labelled in pencil on verso, approximately 8.5 x 11inches (21.5 x 28 cm). All very fine.Ross Taggart was a saxophonist and pianist well-known within the Vancouver Jazz community. He passed away from cancer in 2013 at the age of 45. (18304)
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