Webb, Chick. (1905-1939)
Signed Photograph
Rare signed doubleweight photograph of the drummer and band leader, surround by fan mail, who has signed and inscribed: "Loads of success/ from Chick Webb/ to my boy Tommy". 8 x 10 inches. Tape remnants or surface losses as well as small pin holes and tears to all corners, some stains around the margins and mounting remnants to verso.Afflicted at birth with spinal tuberculosis which left him in poor health, Webb was a small, hunchbacked man, who, for many jazz fans, remains the greatest jazz drummer to have ever played the instrument. His compositions include Stompin’ At the Savoy and Chew, Chew, Chew. He worked with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter, Louis Jordan and many more. (18353)
Signed Photograph Jazz