The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

Auction Details

Dizzy Gillespie: The Life of a Jazz Legend
Own a piece of American music history

A very special sale of the Estate of Lorraine and John Birks Gillespie

Quick Bio:



The famous trumpeter was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on October 21, 1917 and died in Englewood, New Jersey in January 6, 1993. He married Lorraine Willis on May 9, 1940. They lived in their Englewood, NJ home from 1965 until their deaths. Lorraine died in June, 2004.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review pri521A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review pri
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review prior to publication, apx. 50 pieces
A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos d522A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos d
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos depicting Dizzy wearing either one of the hat...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20 523A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20 pieces
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World T524A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World T
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World Travel Iron & Steamer, a George Forman grill,...
DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel525DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel
A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety 526A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety of other subjects, in 5 inch, 7 inch, and 7 1/2 in
AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a parti527AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a parti
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a partial itinerary for the Dizzy Gillespie Orchest...
TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE528TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER
LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT 529LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT HOLDER Together with various credit/membership cards including an American Express Gold Card, a...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and ot530A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and ot
Dawson & Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and other things