Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$216.00
Starting bid: $1.00
Here's a 64 year old original Jazz era handbill in Museum Quality condition. In the world of jazz music Count Basie stands out as a true icon from the 1950's. Later in the 60's he made a huge comeback when producer Quincy Jones arranged and conducted the album “This Time by Basie!” which launched the Count back onto the pop charts right before the british invasion. Also on this bill was the great Sarah Vaughan Al Hibbler Johnny Smith Lester Young Bud Powell and the East/West Jazz Septet.
Handbill – Birdland Stars of ’56 at the Civic Opera House
Grade – PAE Mint “93”
Bands/Bill – Sarah Vaughan Count Basie Al Hibbler Johnny Smith Lester Young Bud Powell East/West Jazz Septet
Venue – Civic Opera House
City – Chicago IL
Date – 2/18/1956
Dimensions – 5 15/16 X 9"
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter – Birdland Stars
Condition Details – Museum Quality with no nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind.
*****This handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*
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