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Pictured on the cover with his trumpet to his mouth, he has signed boldly across the second inside page which faces another printed image of the influential musician. The page on which he has signed begins in English, "Hello Satchmo." Armstrong's band was the All Stars. The following musicians have signed near their printed photos: Arvel Shaw, Billy Kyle, Danny Barcelona, and Tyree Glenn have also signed though he is not pictured. The next to last page of the program refers to his famous version of "Hello Dolly," and the last page or inside back cover shows Armstrong playing his trumpet against a background of newspapers clippings. A fine souvenir commemorating this great jazz musician's international fame.
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS. (1901-71). Foremost American jazz musician.
Signed program from a performance in Brezen, in the former Czechoslovakia, in 1965.
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ASTAIRE, FRED. (1899-1987).
Original Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d..
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ASTAIRE, FRED. (1899-1987). Great American dancer and choreographer; ROGERS, GINGER (1911-95). American dancer and actor, best remembered as Astaire's best dancing partner.
Publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Dame Bassey has inscribed and signed on light portion of the image in lower left corner, "Best Wishes John Shirley Bassey." She is shown is three-quarter profile close-up similing , ca 1950's."
BASSEY, SHIRLEY. (b. 1937.) Welsh singer, well known in Britain in the 1950's and best known in the US for singing James Bond film theme songs, particularly "Goldfinger."
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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A casual shoulder-length facial portrait of the smiling saxophonist wearing a casual shirt. Printed on the lower portion of the portrait, "Sidney Bechet, Exclusivité des Disques." Signed in blue ink against a gray background, "Sidney Bechet."
BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). American jazz musician. Known for his great playing of the soprano saxophone. Moved to Paris in the 1940's, where he became a French institution.
Uncommon Signed Photograph, 4to, France, ca 1950's.
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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., 4to, Toronto, October 6, 1951.
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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., long 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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In this black and white bust length publicity photograph, he is shown smiling broadly, facing forward. He inscribes and signs with date on his dark suit jacket, "With All good Wishes...Sidor Belarsky."
BELARSKY, SIDOR. (1898-1975). Ukrainian born singer and interpreter of classic cantorial music, Yiddish folk songs and Hebrew songs from Israel.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., October 1947.
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BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-1990). American conductor and composer. Best remembered for his 'West Side Story, Kaddish, Mass' and the music to 'On the Waterfront'.
Small 8vo Photograph Signed with an Autograph Music Quote, n.p., n.d. (ca. 1980).
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BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-90) World-famous American conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, pianist, lecturer, and the composer of such groundbreaking Broadway musical masterpieces as “West Side Story”, “Candide”, “On the Town”; developed the educational television series “Young Peoples’ Concerts”.
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d
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This bust-length portrait shows Bernstein wearing a houndstooth sport coat with his right hand against his face holding a cigarette, is inscribed in the upper left corner, "For... . Leonard Bernstein" He then adds a few musical notations and writes, "Hear it is "Yit-ga-dal."
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-90). American conductor and composer, dedicated teacher. Beloved of generations of Americans for his long-running television series "Young People's Concerts", famous for his fiery and passionate style as well as his compositions including "West Side Story, " and "Candide.".
Autgraph Musical Quotation Signed on candid Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Blake is shown in the black and white photograph near the microphone and holding his hand on his head, looking at the camera. He signed on the white sweater background on the photograph, “ Eubie Blake”.
BLAKE, EUBIE (James Hubert Blake). (1887-1983) American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., Aug 14, 1979.
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This is a formal black-and-white photograph of Blake seated at the piano and writing music. He is turned three-quarters, almost facing the camera, and looking down with a serious expression. He is formally dressed. A good publicity photograph of the artist, signed in the upper left corner, "Sincerely, Eubie Blake."
BLAKE, EUBIE. (1883-1983) American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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To his publisher, Fritz Simrock. “Just a word to let you know that for some time my address will be Carlsruhe and that letters are to be addressed to Capellmeister [Herman] Levi. You must have received some time ago the cello sonata, so I should be able to see both works soon. I am very sorry that I did not find you at home during my recent visit and that I didn’t have you in the audience in Cologne for the G Minor Quartet. That’s all for now in a rush.” Boldly and neatly signed, “Yours respectfully, J. Brahms.”
BRAHMS, JOHANNES. (1833-1897), German composer and pianist who was considered one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene. In his lifetime, Brahms's popularity and influence were considerable; Brahms composed for piano, for chamber ensembles, for symphony orchestra, and for voice and chorus.
Autograph Letter Signed. in German, two pages 8vo, docketed on page two by Simrock, Karlsruhe, April 1866.
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Letter reads in part, “Dear Madam/ My friend Gitz Rice, with whom I wrote the song “Follow The President”, has shown me a card from you…believe me, I greatly appreciate your kind remarks.” Signed nicely “John W. Bratton”. Usual folds, light surface creases, very good.
BRATTON, JOHN W.. (1867-1947) American composer who, along with lyricist Walter H.Ford penned some of the late 1800s biggest standards, including “I Love You the Same Old Way”, “My Boy Bill” and “Darling Sue”. His songs were played at every presidential inauguration between 1896-1944.
A.L.S., on his printed letterhead, 1p., 4to., NY.,NY. March 4, 1942.
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A charming, portrait of Britten in three-quarter bust length profile. He is looking towards the right. Boldly signed on lower white border, “Benjamin Brtten.”
BRITTEN, BENJAMIN. (1913-1976). English composer, conductor, violist and pianist. His best known operas include "Peter Grimes", "Billy Budd", and "The Turn of the Screw".
Handsome Signed Original Photograph, small 8vo, n.p. n.d but ca 1950's
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Britten has penned 6 full bars of music with lyrics from his, "Carmen Basiliense (Cantata Academica)," 1959, which he noted at the end of the bars of music. At the beginning, he writes, "Soprano solo," and on the line below, "Coro (Ten Bass)." He signs below the music, "Benjamin Britten." Britten composed the Cantata for the 500th anniversary of the University of Basel. This long musical quotation is superb and ideal for presentation.
BRITTEN, BENJAMIN. (1913-76). English composer, conductor and pianist.
Long Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, on music staff paper, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d.
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A friendly letter, "I respectfully reply that it would certainly be my pleasure to receive you. However, at this time I cannot tell you with certainty whether I shall be back by Sept. 11 . It would be good if you could write to me here about the 'business affairs' you mention ." A beautifully penned letter signed, "Dr. Max Bruch."
BRUCH, MAX. (1838-1920). German composer. Especially known for his violin concertos.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, on black-bordered mourning stationery, 3 pages 8vo, Oberhof (Thuringia), August 8, 1913.
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BRUNEAU, ALFRED. (1857-1934) French composer who played a key role in the introduction of realism in French opera. Bruneau studied composition with Massenet. He won the second prize in the Prix de Rome in 1881 with "Genevieve", one of his earliest works to be published.
Autograph Musical Manuscript Signed, folio, n.p., October 29, 1881.
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CAESAR, IRVING. (1895-1996) Prominent American lyricist who wrote the lyrics for such shows as “Swanee”, “Sometimes I’m Happy”, “Crazy Rhythm”, and “Tea for Two”.
Signed Sheet Music, folio, Harms, Inc., NYC, n.d.
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