RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Two promotional photos, both featuring a Grand Ole Opry performer who perished in the 1963 plane crash that also claimed the life of Patsy Cline: a se

Unsigned handwritten Bible study assignment, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. A page headed “Sixteenth Exodus Spiritual,” containing the conclusion of a r

Very nice Resistol cowboy hat, size 7 1/4, signed on the inside and outside in blue and black felt tip by approximately 115 performers. Signers includ

Faith Hill’s stage-worn and custom-made red polyester bustier. Adorned along the top with red sequins, and signed on the front in black felt tip, “Fai

Rare 4.75 x 8.75 paperstock photo of Coltrane sitting on a flight of stairs, signed in black ballpoint, “Thank you kindly, John Coltrane.” Matted and

Vintage 7.75 x 10 book page photo depicting Miles Davis and Illinois Jacquet on one side and Chet Baker on the other, signed and inscribed in blue bal

Scarce DS, signed “Thelonious S. Monk,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 18, 1946. Agreement between Monk and Monogram Music Company for “the sum of One D

Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative figures of modern jazz. Large vintage blue fount

Jazz guitarist and composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called 'hot' jazz guitar. Fou...

Amazing hardcover autograph book, 5.75 x 8.25, signed inside on lightly-lined pages, in ink and ballpoint by over 250 jazz musicians including: Charle

Hardcover autograph book, 6.25 x 8.25, signed inside on lightly-lined pages, in blue ballpoint, by over 100 jazz musicians, including: Jaco Pastorius,

Hardcover autograph book, 6.25 x 4.5, signed inside in mostly fountain pen by approximately 130 big band and jazz musicians, including: Ella Fitzgeral

JazSoftcover autograph notebook, 3 x 5, signed inside in pencil and ink by approximately 65 jazz musicians, including: Freddie Webster, Jimmie Luncefo

ALS signed “Satch, Louis Armstrong,” three pages on the reverse of flyers advertising ‘Lose Weight the Satchmo Way!,’ 8.5 x 11, June 16, 1970. Letter

Classic vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.25 publicity photo of Armstrong with his trumpet and irresistible smile, boldly signed in green ink. In fine condition,

Vintage yellow Union Jazz Workshop presented cardstock poster for a Sweet Emma and the New Orleans Jazz Band concert at the Union Main Ballroom on Oct

American blues musician, vocalist, and songwriter (1915–1992). Choice glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dixon with his upright bass, signed and inscrib

Singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music (1933–2003). Uncommon vintage glossy 10 x 8 Stroud

Famous for his blues harmonica playing (1930–1968), he was the first and only musician to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for har

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Muddy Waters, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight creasing to upper corners and a PSA/DNA authent

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA Records publicity photo of a young Rich behind his kit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Margaret & Shelby, S...

Innovative trumpeter and composer (1926–1991) who earned a place among the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Blue ballpoint signature,

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Keep smiling, Lightin’ Hopkins,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 Mother’s Blues ‘Good-Time-Boogie & Blues C...

Seminal American jazz guitarist (1923–1968). Scarce vintage ink signature, “Wes Montgomery (Guitarest) ,” signed vertically on an off-white 6 x 4

Singer, known as the ‘King of Soul,’ who died tragically in a plane crash at the age of 26. DS, signed “Otis Redding,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 16,

Uncommon DS, signed “Michael Marmarosa,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, December 22, 1947. Music library release granting C. P. MacGregor “to record…and rele

Life of Ease album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Pinetop Perkins, Willie Smith, Jerry Portnoy, and Calvin Jones. In fine condition,

Jamaican–American jazz pianist and composer (1931–1971) known for his collaborations with Dinah Washington, Dizzy Gilespie, John Coltrane, and Billie

Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. The Lonely One album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “To

Chicago blues vocalist and harmonica player (1934–1998). On Tap album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “From Jr Wells, To W

Legendary American singer (1924–1963) dubbed the Queen of the Blues. In the Land of Hi–Fi album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint. In very go

Hi-Fi Ellington Uptown album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To My Friend, good luck, Duke,” who then signs his full name. In very good

The Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Frank Sinatra,” “Tina Sinatra,” “Frank Sinatra, Jr.,

Concert program for the 13th National Tour of Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 9 x 12, boldly signed inside in ink and fountain pen, on their

Vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of a 1931 reunion of the Municipal Boys Home Band, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Bert Hall, Jr., from Lou

Jazz trumpeter (1908–1942) who rose to stardom during the swing era, but was hampered by alcoholism until it drove him to death at age 33. Vintage glo

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berlin at his piano with a cigarette, signed in white ink, “Sincerely, Irving Berlin.” In fine condition, with slight s

Jazz trombonist (1907–1988) who earned widespread popularity playing with musicians like Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carmichael looking at sheet music, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mr. Ransom, Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.” In fin

Influential jazz musician (1910–1974) whose saxophone playing anchored Duke Ellington’s Orchestra for 45 years. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Bill Gottl

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