RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

American blues pianist (1906–1995). Glossy 8 x 10 Airway Records publicity photo of Slim at his keyboard, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “From

Jazz violinist (1909–1967) who is considered one of jazz music's preeminent violinists of the swing era. Uncommon vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 ph...

Jazz violinist (1904–1962) known for playing in multiple jazz orchestras and big bands, and for recording with legends like Django Reinhardt and Steph

Jazz banjoist and guitarist (1890–1966) who played in Louis Armstrong’s bands. Vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of St. Cyr playing his guitar, signed and

Innovative jazz bass player (1914–1987). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Stewart bowing his bass, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To J

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Duke Ellington’s preferred cornetist playing his horn, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To J

American blues musician, also known as ‘The Honeydripper’ (1906–1983). Uncommon 10.75 x 10 program photo of Roosevelt and Janice Sykes together, signe

Electric blues guitarist and singer (1923–1985). Uncommon 10.75 x 10 program photo of Taylor playing a hollow-body electric guitar, signed against his

Chicago blues guitarist and singer (1912–1975). Uncommon 10.75 x 10 head-and-shoulders program photo of Taylor wearing a hat, vertically signed in bla

Glossy 10 x 8 Arhoolie Records publicity photo of Thornton in a recording studio, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Love Big Mama Thornton.” In

American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri (1911–1985). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Shaw Artists Corporation publicity photo of Turner wearing a whit

Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Vinson with Jimmy Witherspoon together at an event, signed in red felt tip, “Best Wishes, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson,” and black f

Influential blues musician (1910–1975) best known for his role as a pioneer of the electric guitar. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Imperial Records publicity p

Semi-glossy 14 x 11 silver nitrate photo of Webster in profile with his hand on his saxophone case, signed in the lower corner in black felt tip by th

Uncommon 10.75 x 10 program photo of White playing one of his trademark resonator guitars, signed in black felt tip, “Booker White.” In fine condition

Noted African-American blues guitarist and singer (1914–1969). His political activism in the 1940s resulted in his being blacklisted, which in turn le

Jazz trombonist (1903–1999). Color glossy 8 x 10 candid photo of Willcox, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Bill—You were my nicest surprise in

Rare 10.75 x 7.5 program photo of Williams wearing a bow tie and holding his unusual nine-string guitar, crudely signed in black felt tip, “Joe.” In f

Jazz jump blues trumpeter (1911–1985). Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Griffith, with best wishes, Cootie Will

American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1910–1981). Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Williams posing at her piano, boldly signed and inscribed