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The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location128 American Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States In Person PreviewSunday, September 11th: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm with films of Dizzy`s from 6-8pm

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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

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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.
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THREE DOWN BEAT PLAQUES Comprising a Down Beat 19621THREE DOWN BEAT PLAQUES Comprising a Down Beat 19
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THREE DOWN BEAT PLAQUES Comprising a Down Beat 1974 Jazz critics poll "Weather Report Dizzy Gillespie Trumpet", a 1975 Trumpet Internation...
A WOLF TRAP MEDAL The circular bronze medallion d622A WOLF TRAP MEDAL The circular bronze medallion d
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A WOLF TRAP MEDAL The circular bronze medallion depicting interior of auditorium with performing artists and engraved "The future of our arts d...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF STATE AND CITY PROCLAMAT623A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF STATE AND CITY PROCLAMAT
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF STATE AND CITY PROCLAMATIONS AND ACCOLADES Comprising a paper presentation inscribed "State of Michigan House of Repre...
A GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION CERTIFICATES AND624A GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION CERTIFICATES AND
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A GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION CERTIFICATES AND A KEY TO THE CITY Comprising a resolution stating "California Legislature Resolution No. 335 ...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTIONS, 625A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTIONS,
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTIONS, KEYS TO CITIES, AND CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Comprising a calligraphic certificate stating &quo...
A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES626A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES
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A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE Electing "Jazz at Massey Hall", Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie,...
A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES627A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES
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A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES GRAMMY NOMINATION CERTIFICATE Inscribed "to Dizzy Gillespie in recognition of nomination for...
A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES628A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES
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A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES GRAMMY NOMINATION PLAQUE Inscribed "to Dizzy Gillespie and Machito in recognition of nominati...
A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES629A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES
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A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES GRAMMY NOMINATION PLAQUE Inscribed "to Dizzy Gillespie in recognition of nomination for the B...
A GROUP OF FOUR CERTIFICATES Honorary Citizen of 630A GROUP OF FOUR CERTIFICATES Honorary Citizen of
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A GROUP OF FOUR CERTIFICATES Honorary Citizen of New Orleans, one dated June 4, 1969, one dated January 29, 1969, one dated May 5, 1979, and The Mayor