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