RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Influential jazz drummer and band leader (1905–1939). Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Webb, signed in fountain pen, “Chick Webb,” and also si

American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a lo

Original collage painting by Davis, mixed media on a 5 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the bottom in blue ink, “Miles Davis.” Matted to an overall size of 9 x

Vintage program from Duke Ellington’s Jump for Joy musical revue, starring Dorothy Dandridge, 8.75 x 11.75, 12 pages, signed on the front cover in fou

Swing and jazz guitarist (1916–1942) and member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Vintage pencil signature, “Charlie Christian,” on an off-white 5.25 x

Collection of seven vintage photos, including two signed by Sinatra, with a handwritten notation from Sinatra on the reverse of a third. Archive inclu

Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative and influential figures of modern jazz. Magazine

Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Chet Baker Quartet album signed

Kind of Blue album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Leo, Miles Davis, thank you,” and “Best wishes, Jimmie Cobb, July 3rd

Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist (1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Plagued by

Dexter: The Dial Sessions album signed on the inside gatefold in black ballpoint by Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards. In fine condition, with a few edg

American blues singer, guitarist, and songster (1895–1976). Mance Lipscomb Vol. 3: Texas Songster in a Live Performance album signed and inscribed ver

Jazz tenor saxophonist (1921–1955) who died under mysterious circumstances in Las Vegas. Prestige 10? album signed and inscribed on the front cover in

Texas Flood album nicely signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Larry, All my best, Stevie Ray Vaughan.” In fine condition. Th

Legendary American singer (1924–1963) dubbed the ‘Queen of the Blues,’ who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Unforgettable album

Esteemed and influential blues musician (1913–1983) ranked as one of the ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004. After t

Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Boogie Woogie,’ signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “To George, Pete Johnson” and “Yours truly, Albe

American jazz saxophonist (1909–1973) generally regarded, along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, as one of the three greatest ‘swing tenors.’ AL

ALS, in pencil, signed “How,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Short letter to Hunter Hancock on the back cover of a Pan-American Records catalog. In par

AMQS in pencil on an off-white 8.5 x 7 musically-lined sheet. Niehaus pens eight bars of music entitled “One for Red,” adding, “Composed for the movie

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, July 26, 1980. Response to an admirer. In part: “Sorry, but I have no photos on hand…I got out of the music business some 2

Singer and vaudeville performer (1896–1967) billed as ‘The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues.’ DS two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 29, 1925. Royalty agreement

American blues and jazz singer and guitarist (1899–1970) cited as the first jazz guitar pioneer to play single-string guitar solos. DS, four pages on

One of the earliest known American professional blues singers (1886–1939), and one of the first generation of such singers to record. DS, signed “Gert

Blues pianist (1930–1970) who was a longtime member of Muddy Waters’s band. Spann was memorably featured on Fleetwood Mac’s 1969 album Biggest Thing S

Jazz trumpeter (1938–1972) who recorded over 30 albums. DS one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, February 9, 1969. Agreement for Morgan and his quintet to pl

Noted jazz pianist (1931–1963). Endorsed JATAP Publishing Co., Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by two company executiv

FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of the motion picture, signed in pencil and fountain pen by 14 members of the International Sweetheart

Jazz saxophonist (1923–1957). Unsigned handwritten musical exercise, in pencil, on an 8 x 6.75 musically-lined sheet, labeled at the top by Chaloff “(

Vintage menu from the Mad Hattan Room in New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania, 9 x 12, signed on the back cover in pencil by Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Teddy

Blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976) nicknamed ‘The Texas Cannonball.’ Handbill for the October 14, 1975, performance of King and his band in German

Influential swing tenor saxophonist (1908–1941). Vintage C. G. Conn Ltd. Special saxophone reed, signed in fountain pen, “‘Best Wishes,’ Chu Berry, Ca

Tenor saxophonist associated with bebop (1912–1972). Vintage ‘Artist Cut’ saxophone reed, signed in black ink, “Don Byas.” Attractively mounted and ma

Vintage Roy Maier saxophone reed, signed in fountain pen, “Coleman Hawkins.” Attractively mounted and matted with a photo of Hawkins to an overall siz

American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a lo

Three signed reeds: Vandoren saxophone reed, signed in black felt tip by Gerry Mulligan; La Voz saxophone reed, signed in black felt tip by Phil Woods

Jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001). Original vintage signed ink sketch of Johnson playing the trombone, done by an unknown artist, on

Jazz double bassist and cellist (1922–1960) who was one of the earliest musicians to work in the bebop idiom. Original vintage felt tip sketch of Peit

Tenor and soprano saxophonist (1924–2005). Original vintage signed ink sketch of Thompson playing the saxophone, done by an unknown artist on an off-w

Prolific blues singer and songwriter (1906–1976). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 4.75, personal stationery, January 1, 1967. Letter to Frank Hurlock. In part: “

A pair of heavily-used Vater Manhattan–7A drum sticks, each signed in black felt tip, “Max Roach 10/25/99.” In fine condition, with expected wear from

Blues guitarist and singer (1937-1969) whose career and confidence were undermined after serving a six-month sentence for desertion from the army. Pro

Program for a performance by the Modern Jazz Quartet in Amsterdam on October 24, 1959, 7 x 10, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint

American jazz composer, pianist and band leader (1920–2012). Vintage one page program, 5.5 x 8.5, for the Ravinia Festival held on July 11, 1955, sign

Alex ‘Rice’ Miller, aka Sonny Boy Williamson, (1912–1965) was recognized as a giant throughout the blues world as a harmonica player, vocalist, songwr

Blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player (1910–1976) who changed his name soon after learning to play the harmonica and developing his guttural ‘

Jazz pianist, singer, and bandleader (1898–1971) and second wife of Louis Armstrong. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Kenneth Ostlund, Lil Har

Jazz pianist and one of the masters of the stride style (1893–1973). Vintage sheet music for ‘Crazy Blues,’ 9.25 x 12.25, five pages, signed and inscr

Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Vintage ballpoint signature, “C

Vintage ink signature, “John Gillespie,” at the bottom of a 7 x 10 TLS to Gillespie from graphologist Robert Isaacson, dated July 23, 1959. In fine co