Very fine original Graf y Kitzler of Buenos Aires sepia portrait photograph of the important composer and conductor, shown seated holding a cigarette, who has inscribed to musicologist Johannes Franze on the mount: "Den hapferen Vorkämpfer Johannes Franze / freundschaftlich ergeben / Richard Strauss / Buenos Aires 26.8.23" ("to the courageous champion Johannes Franze / amicably devoted / Richard Strauss"). The photographer has also signed and dated to the lower left corner of the image. Photograph measures 7.1 x 9.75 inches (18 x 24.8 cm.), the photographer's mount measuring overall 10 x 14.75 inches (25.4 x 37.4 cm.). Read More...
Gold-toned silver gelatin photograph of the great composer, taken the year of his death by the Armenian born Canadian portrait photographer. Signed "Karsch/Ottowa" in white ink to the lower left corner, and inscribed "1" in pencil within the estate stamp on the verso. Not examined out of frame but in apparently fine condition. Printed on Kodak Opal V paper, measures 12.75 x 10.15 inches (32.4 x 25.7 cm), framed. Read More...
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Autograph signature from the Polish-born composer and pianist, who has signed in green ink to a trimmed concert program listing for his Symphony No. 5 in D minor. The listing, which has been mounted to an autograph album leaf together with the composer's bio from the same program, notes that the conductor led the performance of his work. The date of the performance, February 6, 1943, has been written by the autograph's recipient to the lower left corner. In fine condition. 6.75 x 5 inches (17.1 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
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Alpert, Herb. (b. 1935). Signed Promotional Photograph with the Tijuana Brass
A&M Records promotional photograph of the American trumpeter with his successful 1960s band, The Tijuana Brass, photographed at the California International in Beverly Hills. Alpert, who co-founded A&M records with executive Jerry Moss, has signed his name in black ink to the lower margin. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
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[Beatles]. Photograph of Beatles Impersonators
Undated humorous photograph of four Beatles impersonators in garb reminiscent of the Sgt. Pepper era, a "Queen's Jubilee 1952–1977" badge visible on "Paul"'s left sleeve. Fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Intimate oversized signed halftone photograph of the American singer, actor, and activist, who has inscribed "To Robert- / One of the nice experiences of this tour was to see you each night doing your thing on the stages of Canada. Your discipline and involvement artistically was a joy to be a part of. All the best. / Harry Belafonte" in blue ink. Removed from a souvenir program, which is absent. Mounting remnants to verso, overall in fine condition. 9 x 11.75 inches (22.9 x 29.8 cm.).
Spirited Universal City promotional photograph of the American jazz singer, bandleader and dancer in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Calloway, shown belting out "Minnie the Moocher," has inscribed "To Paul / Cab Calloway" in black ink to the lower right. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
New York : Hi Lo Music. 1956. First. Piano arrangement of Cash's 1956 classic "I Walk the Line," published by Hi Lo Music through an arrangement with noted country music publishing firm Hill and Range Songs. Small area of staining to back cover that bleeds through to third and second page, small horizontal tear to margin, overall in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.).
Autograph signature from the great jazz singer and pianist together with two press clippings and a color half-tone photograph. Undated, but apparently obtained at 1960 performance at Blinstrub's in Boston reviewed in one of the two clippings. Mounted to album page. Toning, else in fine condition. 2.25 x 3.5 inches (5.8 x 9.1 centimeters), album page measures 8 x 5.75 inches (20 x 15 cm.).
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Signed photograph of the French orchestra leader, who has inscribed "Pour Paul / Amicalement / Paul Mauriat" in black ink to the lower left. Stamp to verso reads "Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra." Light smudging to signature, else in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Attractive 1943 promotional image for the film Stormy Weather, a portrait photograph of the great American jazz and pop singer, who has inscribed "To Robert / Sincerely / Lena Horne" in black ink to the lower right portion of the image. Though the title of the film has been cropped from this print, Horne did not star in any other films for 20th Century Fox studios. Occasional surface creases, mounting remnants to verso, overall in very good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Signed Columbia Records promotional photograph of the American singer-songwriter, who has inscribed "For Robert— / Best Wishes— / Johnny Mathis / 9/29/82" in black ink. Mounting remnants to verso and edges (including some on verso with light remaining adhesive), photograph separating from printing paper in upper right corner. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Pair of address books owned and used by the great jazz saxophonist, each fully written in his own hand. The smaller volume, bound in a supple brown leather, is filled with contact details for a multitude of Mulligan's fellow musicians, including: Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman, Dizzy and Lorraine Gillespie; trumpeter and composer Mercer Ellington (son of Duke Ellington), Quincy Jones, historian and music critic Nat Hentoff, Tony Bennett, Miles Davis, Dinah Shore, Susan Strasberg, Village Vanguard, Zook Sims, Chet Baker, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry and the Village Vanguard, and others. Binding worn, edges a little rough but overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Signed bust portrait photograph of the American cabaret singer and pianist who specialized in interpreting the works of popular songwriters from the first half of the 20th century. Short has boldly inscribed "To Paul / all best / Bobby Short" in black to the upper left. Two small unobtrusive tears to right margin, image unaffected, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed James J. Kriegman of New York portrait photograph of the American jazz singer known for her 1957 hit "The Late, Late Show," who has inscribed "To Bob, / All the best. I think you are the greatest. / Dakota Staton" in purple ink to the center of the image. Mounting remnants to verso, toning to margins, image in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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[The Weavers]. Collection of Sheet Music, including "The Wreck of the John B."
New York: Folkways Music Publishers, Inc.. 1949, 1950, 1951. Collection of three pieces of published music from Folkways Music Publishing, all of which were "Introduced and featured by" or "recorded by" the influential folk quartet The Weavers. The present pieces include "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh" and "On Top of Old Smoky," both written by Woody Guthrie, and "The Wreck of the John B." by Lee Hays. "The Wreck of the John B" includes a sheet of paper with handwritten lyrics for the third verse of the song. Creasing, toning, overall in fine condition. Each measures 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
Early signed promotional photograph of the dashing musician and composer, who has inscribed "Regards / Mel Tormé" in blue ink to the upper right. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Matted presentation of the American jazz singer's autograph together with a portrait photograph. Wilson has inscribed "To Robert / Peace & freedom / Nancy Wilson" in ballpoint pen to a piece of paper. Mounted to matt with tape to verso, overall in fine condition. Photograph measures 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.), signed paper 5 x 2.75 inches (12.7 x 7 cm.), mounted to 11.5 x 16.25 inches (29.2 x 41.3 cm.).
An unusually "buttoned-up" original 1985 photograph of the American composer, rock musician and guitarist who was a pioneer of extended improvisation using avant-garde techniques. 7.38" x 9.87" and in very fine condition. Read More...
Concert program from a Madrid performance with the Orquesta Nacional in January of 1959, signed by conductor Odón Alonso and a young Salvatore Accardo, who was featured soloist for Mendelssohn's Concerto in E minor. The performance also included works by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. 12 pp. In fine condition. 6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.4 cm.).