RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Vintage ballpoint signatures of the Duke Ellington Orchestra on a beige 5.75 x 8.5 sheet, including: "Quentin Jackson—Trombone," "She...

Collection of 16 vintage ink signatures of members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, penned on three off-white sheets ranging in size from 6.25 x 1 to

Very desirable original program for a Duke Ellington tour of Sweden in 1939, eight pages, 9.5 x 12.25, signed on the front cover in ink and pencil by

Vintage ink signatures of nine Duke Ellington side players on an off-white 4 x 6 notebook page, with musicians including: Ivie Anderson, Rex Stewart,

American blues guitarist, songwriter and vocalist (1899–1977) who, after twenty years removed from the public eye, was rediscovered by blues historian

Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist (1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Plagued by

Felt tip signatures of Rory Gallagher, Rod de'Ath, and Gerry McAvoy on an off-white 5.75 x 8 card. Affixed to a backing sheet and in fine condit...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of 13 members of the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, individually penned on off-white sheets, each approximately 3.5 x 2, with

Closer to the Source album signed and inscribed on the reverse in black felt tip, "For Chuck, Peace—Dizzy Gillespie, '86." In fine con...

Original color 22 x 30.75 cardboard boxing-style poster advertising a Buddy Guy and Junior Wells concert at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Michig...

Felt tip signatures, “Buddy Guy” and “Junior Wells, 1981,” on a white 4 x 5.75 sheet, which has also been signed by Pete Allen, Nick Charles, and one

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 WFL Drum Co. publicity photo of Lionel Hampton holding a drum and standing next to a Scottish Terrier, signed in bold fountain p

Signed book: Father of the Blues. Sixth printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1951. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 317 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first fr

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of W. C. Handy posing with a cane and wearing a handsome three-piece suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pe

Glossy 8 x 10 Contemporary Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Dick, Hampton Hawes.” In very good condition, w...

American trumpeter and big band leader (1914–1993) dubbed 'The 20th Century Gabriel,' who is most remembered for composing the jazz standard...

Vintage pencil signatures of 14 members of the Edgar Hayes Orchestra, written on four off-white sheets ranging in size from 3.5 x 1.5 to 3.5 x 6, with

Chicago blues guitarist (1930–1970) known for his slide guitar playing. An early player of the electric guitar, Hooker was influenced by T-Bone Walker

Vintage ballpoint signature, "John L. Hooker, JLH,” on an off-white 4 x 3.5 sheet. Removably corner-mounted to a display sheet with an image of...

Glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of John Lee Hooker in a pleasant front-facing pose originally taken by his wife Millie, signed with his initials below a prepri

Vintage ballpoint signature, "Lightnin' Hopkins,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.25 sheet. Matted with an image of Lightnin' to an overall si...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Big Walter 'Shakey' Horton ("Big W. S. Horton") and Eddie Taylor on an off-white 3.5 x 4 sheet, wh...

John Smith Hurt (1892–1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist who worked for years as a sharecropper before his rediscovery and recor

American blues musician (1926–1983) who became known for his slide guitar playing and declamatory style of singing. His nephew, Lil' Ed Williams...

Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter (1902-1969). Vintage 9.75 x 9.75 book photo of Skip James playing the guitar, signed vertically

Large off-white 9.75 x 12 album page signed in ballpoint and fountain pen by nine notable jazz musicians from the 1952 season at Norman Granz's ...

Vintage ink signatures of 10 performers from the 1959 Jazz at the Philharmonic concert series, penned on an off-white 7.5 x 9 sheet, with musicians in

Vintage program for Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic in 1952, eight pages, 8 x 11, signed inside by nine notable jazz musicians: Ella Fit...

Four albums signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by one or more notable jazz musicians, including: Dave Brubeck (Time Out), Chick Corea (Tap Ste

Vintage program for a jazz concert presented by Eddie Condon at New York's Town Hall on February 19, 1944, 14 pages, 6 x 8.75, signed on the fro...

American Music single record for 'Tiger Rag / See See Rider,' signed on both sides of the label in ink, "Bunk Johnson," "Baby...

Collection of 16 vintage ink and pencil signatures of the Stan Kenton Orchestra from circa 1947, written on nine off-white sheets and cards ranging in

Live & Well album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by B. B. King. In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is included.

Fabulous group of three signatures of the 'Three Kings' blues guitarists: a black felt tip signature of B. B. King, "B. B. King," ...

Blind American jazz multi-instrumentalist (1935–1977) who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage v

Five ink signatures from members of the Alexis Korner Band, "Dick Heckstall-Smith," "Stewart Speer," "Colin Hodgkinson,&quo...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA publicity photo of Krupa in a handsome close-up pose by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pe

Highly regarded blues guitarist and singer/songwriter (1929-1967) who was active in the Chicago blues scene in the 1950s and 1960s. Scarce semi-glossy

Collection of 14 vintage ink and pencil signatures of the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, written on individual off-white sheets ranging in size from 2.25

Magic Sam (1937–1969) was a Chicago blues musician influenced by Muddy Waters and Little Walter, who is best known for his first record, All Your Love

American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter (1920–1984) who is best known for the songs 'Please Send Me Someone to Love' and 'Hit th...

Hill country blues singer and guitar player (1906–1972) who had a career renaissance when he was recorded in 1959 by Alan Lomax and Shirley Collins. U

Vintage red fountain pen signature, "Glenn Miller,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Removably corner-mounted to a display sheet with an image of ...

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1973. Agreement for a six-night engagement for Mingus to play at the Strata Concert Gallery in Detroit,

Very desirable red ballpoint signature, "Charles Mingus,” on an off-white 2 x 2 sheet. Matted with a photo of Mingus with his double bass to an...

Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Connie Kay," "Best of soul, Milt Jackson," "Percy Heath," and "Best wishes, John L...

American jazz guitarist (1923–1968) who is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists; his recordings up to 1965 were generally oriented towar

American jazz trumpeter (1938–1972) who was one of the key hard bop musicians of the 1960s and produced the crossover hit song 'The Sidewinder.&...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Kid Ory and the Creole Jazz Band, “Kid Ory,” “Alton Redd,” “Cedric Haywood,” and “Bob McCracken (clar),” on an off-whi

Arthur Osterwall (1910–1990) was a Swedish band leader, composer, vocalist and double bassist who was also a jazz columnist and entertainment reporter