RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

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

Jazz trumpeter (1928–1963). Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best of luck, Joe Gordon, trumpet,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page, also signed by f

Jazz trumpeter and composer (1938–1961). Scarce vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes to a music lover—Booker Little,” on a light green 5.75 x 4.5

Seminal American jazz guitarist (1923–1968). Rare vintage ballpoint signatures of Wes Montgomery, Buddy Montgomery, and Monk Montgomery on an off-whit

Vintage pencil signatures, “Best always, Billie Holiday,” and “Count Basie,” on an off-white 8.25 x 5.5 sheet, also signed by 12 others, including mem

Noted Jazz pianist and band leader (1894–1935). When Moten had a sudden tonsillectomy in 1935, resulting in his untimely death, his pianist Bill Basie

Jazz drummer (1895–1969) and leader of the Cotton Pickers. Vintage pearl-finish double weight 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To

Three second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10. One photo is of Lionel Hampton a

Three second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10. One photo is of Billy Strayhorn

Three second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 5 x 7 and one 10 x 8. One photo is of Nat King Cole ste

Jazz musician (1903–1978) who pioneered the use of violin in jazz during the 1920s. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Venuti posing with his vi