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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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Eubie Blake, musician, and icon of American music of the early 20th century, is shown seated at the piano, playing, and facing out with a slight smile. He has signed this photograph on the right side in blue ink on white background. This is a piece of history, musical and otherwise, that is a must to keep and frame.
BLAKE, EUBIE (1883-1983) American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. With long time collaborator Noble Sissle, Blake wrote the Broadway musical "Shuffle Along" in 1921; this was one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as, "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find A Way", "Memories of You", and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The musical "Eubie", which featured the collected works of Eubie Blake, opened on Broadway in 1978.
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., January 17, 1983.
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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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BOITO, ARRIGO (1842-1918) Italian poet, journalist, novelist and composer, best known today for his opera libretti and his own opera, Mefistofele.
Autograph Quotation Signed, in Spanish, small 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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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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BRUCH, MAX (1838-1920) German composer. Especially known for his violin concertos.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 2 separate pages 8vo, Bonn, March 21, 1878.
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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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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, Irving Caesar, Inc., NYC. Copyright 1932.
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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, 4to, Southern Music Pub. Co., Inc., NYC, copyright 1935.
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CAHN SAMMY (1913-93) A four-time Academy Award-winning American songwriter, lyricist, and musician. He is most famous for his romantic lyrics to the music of tin pan alley and Broadway songs.
Signed Sheet Music, folio, Chappell Music Inc., NYC, n.d.
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CALLOWAY, CAB (1907-94) Famous American jazz singer and bandleader, well known for appearing in white tie and tails, and leading his swing jazz band in films, on stage and on television. His signature song was “Minnie the Moocher”. Cab Calloway was one of the first African American artists to become a star for his “scat” singing, a form of improvisational vocals.
Photograph Signed, 4to, by Mills Artists, Inc., NYC, n.d.
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CALLOWAY, CABELL III ("CAB") (1907-1994). American singer, band leader and actor.
Black and white photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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CALLOWAY, CABELL III ("CAB") (1907-1994). American singer, band leader and actor.
Publicity Photograph Signed, light sepia tone 4to, New York, [early 1930s].
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A publicity portrait by Kriegmanns for "Cab Calloway and His Orchestra". Calloway smiles warmly in this bust-length image, in his trademark white tuxedo. Signed in black ink at lower right, "To Katie the Honey . Hi-de-ho Cab Calloway."
CALLOWAY, CABELL III ("CAB") (1907-1994). American singer, band leader and actor.
Vintage sepia Photograph Signed, 4to, New York, n.d.
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CARUSO, ENRICO (1873-1921). Italian opera singer and one of the greatest tenors in history.
Magnificent Original Self Caricature Signed, 8vo, London, 1904.
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