Jazz Anecdotes.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. xiv + 350 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. xiv + 350 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1986. xiv + 258pp. 8vo, cloth- backed boards, d.w. New York: Oxford UP, 1986. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. More
1945. 6 x 4.5-inch black-and-white photo of Dorsey posing with his clarinet -- no place, no date, circa 1945. Inscribed across his chest: "To Arthur, Sincerely, Jimmy Dorsey." Matted in gray and set in a black and silver frame measuring 12.5 x 10.75 inches. Near fine condition. American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, and big band leader. More
1970. 10 x 8-inch black-and white photograph of the great jazz trumpeter seated, smiling, and holding his instrument. From the Howard Moliff Collection, inscribed in thick black marker: "To Howard, The Best, Harry Sweets Edison." No place, no date, circa 1970. Inscription partially worn; otherwise fine. Edison joined Count Basie in 1937 and stayed with him until Basie broke up his band in 1950. He toured with Josephine Baker and accompanied Billy Holiday, Red Norvo, Woody Herman, and Lester Young..... More
Photography by Valerie Wilmer. Profusely illustrated with color & b/w photos. 127pp. Slim 4to, clothedgeworn d.w. London: Hamlyn, (1972). A very good copy,binding slightly skewed. More
Weesp: Moussault, 1984. Illustrated with reproductions of drawings by Klaasse. 192pp. 4to, grey cloth, d.w. (small tear on upper back flap of dust wrapper). Weesp: Moussault, (1984). Edges a bit bumped, still a very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper. Portraits of jazz and blues musicians drawn on the scene by Piet Klaasse. More
New York: Knopf, 1993. Illustrated. 414 pages. Thick oblong 4to., black cloth backed stamped brown boards, one corner bumped. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. A very good copy in a very good(+) price-clipped wrapper. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1985. xv + 292pp., 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 1985. A very good ( ) copy in a very good ( ) dust jacket. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1981. 313pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 1981. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. More
Outstanding signed 1940 Black & White 8" X 10" publicity photograph, created by photographer James J. Kriegsman, depicting Hampton dressed in formal attire standing next to his vibraphone (1940). Boldly inscribed: "To Charley Silver, My Pal. Lionel Hampton", expertly set into a white diamond-cut mat with black and green borders, to 8 1/2" X 10 1/2", black wood frame to 13 1/2" X 16". Fine. HAMPTON, Lionel (1908 - 2002). American Jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader who worked with..... More
Toronto: 1961. 5.5 x 3.25 inches, Toronto, October 7, 1961. Signed "Lionel" by the great jazz musician while on "The Friends of Jazz" tour led by Louis Armstrong. This postcard briefly describes life on the road and his plans for the winter, in part: "...Under stress and strain, I have not been able to keep up personal correspondence but I had intended to read your book. This has been impossible as yet - much to my regret..." Near fine. More
New York: 1942. Rare vintage 10 x 8-inch black-and-white publicity photo of the brass section featured with Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra, including trumpeters Ernest Royal (b. 1921), Joe Newman (b. 1921), Karl George (b. 1913), and trombonist Henry Sloan. The four are standing in a row looking at Sloan's trombone, wearing bow-ties and dinner jackets. Each of the four musicians has signed his name over his picture. George has signed a second time at the upper right: "Best wishes..... More
1982. 3 bars of music from his acclaimed theme for the television version of The Odd Couple starring Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. 1 page, 6.25 x 8.25 inches, , November 12, 1982. Inscribed: "To Howard, Thanks for Your Support, Sincerely Neal Hefti." Small pencil notation in the top left corner; otherwise fine condition. More
1955. Full signature on a 2 x 3.5-inch card, set below a 8.75 x 7-inch photograph of Herman holding his clarinet. No place, no date, circa 1955. Matted in white and set in silver frame measuring 19 x 13.5 inches. Near fine condition. American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. More
New York: 1943. 19 pages, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York and Hollywood, November 1943 -- an original motion picture contract between Andrew Stone Pictures and Woody Herman and His Orchestra. Signed once in full and initialed 6 times by Herman, and signed once each by the 16 members of his band, as well as 3 arrangers and 1 vocalist. Also signed once and initialed 5 times by Andrew Stone, an eminent producer and director who directed "Stormy Weather" and..... More
New York: Riverside Records, 1961. Rare copy of his album "A Monday Date" (from the series "Chicago - The Living Legends"), signed by Hines and his entire band: Eddie Smith, trumpet; Jimmy Archey, trombone; Darnell Howard, clarinet; Pops Foster, bass; and Earl Watkins, drums. The signatures all appear on the front cover, above a photo of a street scene on the South Side of Chicago. The album includes 12 Dixieland-style selections, including "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home," "Yes..... More
New York: Grove Press, 1962. With a few musical notations. 224pp. 8vo, red cloth-backed boards. New York: Grove Press, (1962). A very good copy. Translated by Noel Burch. More
New York: Bill Hodges Gallery, 1997. B/w frontis and color illustrations throughout. Unpaginated. Square, slim 8vo, pictorial wrappers. New York: Bill Hodges Gallery, 1997. One of 2000 printed copies. A fine copy Signed by Andrews on title page. More
New York: Bill Hodges Gallery, 1997. B/w frontis and color illustrations throughout. Unpaginated. Square, slim 8vo, pictorial wrappers. New York: Bill Hodges Gallery, 1997. One of 2000 printed copies. A fine copy. More
Newport, RI: 1957. Silver print, 10.75 x 13.75 inches, Styrofoam mounted, with Hoeffler's full signature, title, and date, in ink, along with his copyright hand stamp on the back. 1957; printed late 1970s. This print is described in the "Rochester Jazz" Photographic Collection as an Exhibition Print of "John Hammond enthusiastically responding to the Count Basie Band at Newport, July 1957." Sitting next to him is his wife Esme O'Brian Sarnoff, former spouse of Robert Sarnoff, Chairman of NBC and..... More
1962. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1962 -- a promotional image of a smiling Holley plucking his famed upright bass. Inscribed in the lower left corner: "To Dennis with best O' Everything, Major Holley." Two small surface creases at the lower left margin barely touch the signature. Very good(-) condition. American Jazz upright bassist best known for his work with Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, and Oscar Peterson. He is credited with inventing the style of Bowing..... More
1970. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1970 -- a full-length image of Holley bowing his upright bass. The pen has skipped causing three letters in Major to appear quite faded. Very good condition. American Jazz upright bassist best known for his work with Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, and Oscar Peterson. He is credited with inventing the style of Bowing Bass and humming simultaneously. More
Garden City: Doubleday, 1961. 286 pages. 8vo, black cloth, some wear at spine ends. Garden City: Doubleday, 1961. First Edition. A very good copy, lacking the dust wrapper. More
New York: Seabury, 1978. 310pp. Illustrated, tall 8vo, purple boards, d.w. New York: The Seabury Press, (1978). Very good. More
New York: Dutton, 1990. 239pp. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York; Dutton, (1990). A near fine copy. More
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