RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Jazz trumpet player (1911–1989) nicknamed ‘Little Jazz,’ who was known for his sophisticated use of harmony, virtuosic solos, and mastery of the instr

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Basie standing next to a piano, signed in blue fountain pen. Also signed on the reverse by 13 members of his orchestra,

Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Fitzgerald, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to you, Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.” Some cr

Saxophonist Bud Freeman (1906–1991) and drummer Dave Tough (1907–1948) were a pair of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians during the 1930s and 1940s, ofte

Renowned jazz saxophonist (1927–1991) known by the sobriquet ‘The Sound.’ Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Getz wailing on his sax, signed and i

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 James J. Kriegsmann publicity photo of Gillespie, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, “To Larry, Best wishes, Dizzy Gillespie

Dual-sided vintage 10.5 x 13.5 program photo of a smoking Dizzy Gillespie and, on the other side, a handsome Coleman Hawkins in a suit and tie, both s

American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923–1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Uncommon 8.25 x 11 program photo of Gordon blowing on his sax, sign

Saxophonist (1906–1970) best known for his work with Duke Ellington’s big band. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bill Gottlieb photo of Hodges playing his

Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter (1902–1969). Scarce 6.5 x 9.25 book photo of James holding an acoustic guitar, signed on a capt