RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Collection of six unsigned handbills for Slug’s Saloon in New York, each one page, 5.5 x 8.5, dating from 1966 to 1969, featuring acts such as Sun Ra,

Jazz composer, poet, and philosopher (1914-1993) known for his cosmic philosophies and theatrical performances. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Sun Ra in one of

Uncommon 8.5 x 10 book photo of Waters drinking from a small cup, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition, with neatly trimmed edges

American jazz fusion band of the 1970s and early 1980s regarded as one of the preeminent early jazz fusion acts; the group routinely employed some of

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

Program for Birdland Stars of ’56, twenty-four pages, 9 x 12, signed inside in ballpoint by Lester Young, Joe Williams, Conte Candoli, Sonny Payne, an

Composite 9 x 12 program photo showing Young as part of a group in the lower right, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The Larry Rafferty Co

Unsigned double-sided handbill for shows at the famous Ash Grove club in Los Angeles, 8.5 x 11, with one side advertising performances by Big Mama Tho

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Calloway enthusiastically posing with his baton raised high, signed in person in blue felt tip, “Hi-di-ho, Cab Calloway.

Glossy 8 x 10 Agency for the Performing Arts publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jimmy, Sincerely, Buddy Rich.” In fine condi

Scarce DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, November 18, 1960. Agreement between Cooke and the William Morris Agency in which he agrees to be represe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the group posing together, signed in person in blue felt tip by Duke Fakir, Lawrence Payton, Obie Benson, and Levi Stubbs. In f

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Maurice Seymour promotional photo for Gene Krupa and His Orchestra, signed in black ink, “Gene Krupa” and “3/7/73, Anita O’Day.”

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 General Artists Corporation publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To My Best Friend Jimmie Lewis, Clyde McPh

Greatest hits compilation album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Diana Ross and Mary Wilson. In fine condition. The record is included.

Brilliant vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 portrait of Sinatra during his early years, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Glasgow—with fond

Pencil signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white lightly-lined 5.25 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a ful

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 29, 1944. Letter to RKO Radio Pictures, in full: “By letter April 13, 1944 I agreed that you may lend my services to Loew

Page removed from a playbill for the performance of Porgy and Bess at the Forrest Theatre in February 1936, 5.25 x 7.75, boldly signed in fountain pen

Exquisite sheet music booklet for ‘Chantilly Lace’ featuring an appropriately large image of the Big Bopper on the front, measuring 9 x 12, three page