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A GROUP OF THREE JAZZMOBILE PRESENTATION PLAQUES

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A GROUP OF THREE JAZZMOBILE PRESENTATION PLAQUES
A GROUP OF THREE JAZZMOBILE PRESENTATION PLAQUES Comprising a calligraphic paper presenation award printed in multi-colored ink on cream ground inscribed "Jazzmobile, Inc. Presents its Grand Master of Jazz Award to John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie in Recognition of His Supurb Artistry", dated August 26, 1976, a wood plaque inscribed "John Birks Gillespie, To Dizzy Gillespie, a man and his horn, a humble giant of jazz who speaks to every man in his own language and gives the greatest gift a man can have, happiness, thank you for bringing your horn and your happiness to the people in the streets of New York, Jazzmobile, Inc. P. Ballantine & Sons. 28 July 1967", some damage to lettering, and a Laminated "Jazzmobile" plaque to Dizzy Gillespie on May 29, 1971, designated as "Jazzmobile Day" by the City of New York, acknowledging his talent and contributions to jazz, signed by Billy Taylor, President, Jazzmobile, Inc., 3 pieces