RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

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: “