RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

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