Jazz, Blues, and Standards
4155. Chet Baker Signed Photograph. Tragic jazz great (born 1929) whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Rare satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Baker playing his trumpet on stage, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Tom—Once again, thanks, Chet Baker, N.Y—77.” In fine condition. A seldom-encountered autograph from the celebrated musician. Starting Bid $200
4156. Bix Beiderbecke Signed Photograph. Jazz cornetist, jazz pianist, and composer (1903–1931) whose chronic alcoholism contributed to his death at the age of 31. Extremely rare vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 6.5 photo of the Central-West Jazz Orchestra in April 1929, boldly signed and inscribed at center in fountain pen, “To Joey: My best—Bix Biederbecke.” Affixed to a 10.5 x 7.5 mount and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Incredibly rare Ray Charles signed photograph from the collection of a BBC Radio 2 exec 4157. Ray Charles Signed Photograph. Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Charles in his trademark sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Ray Charles.” In very good to fine condition, with poor ink adhesion, light rippling, loss to the upper right border, multiple small tack holes to the borders (and two to the upper left corner of the image). Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that it originated from the collection of Derek Mills, an executive of BBC Radio 2. Ray Charles is extremely rare in authentic material, and virtually unheard of in signed photographs. Starting Bid $1000
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