1952 Ella Fitzgerald Johnny Hodges The Apollo Theater New York Handbill Near Mint 89

An original double-sided Ella Fitzgerald Handbill from the Apollo Theater! Billing itself as a place "where stars are born and legends are made", the Apollo became famous for launching the careers of many incredible artists. The venue is currently a historical landmark.

Ella Fitzgerald made her singing debut at the Apollo when she was 17 years old on November 21, 1934. Fitzgerald's performances pulled in a weekly audience at the Apollo and she won the opportunity to compete in one of the earliest of its "Amateur Nights". She soon became known as the First Lady of Song and later the Queen of Jazz.

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: Ella Fitzgerald Johnny Hodges Apollo Theater Handbill
--GRADE: Near Mint 89
--PERFORMERS: Ella Fitzgerald, T Bone Walker, Tab Smith, Roy Milton, Johnny Hodges, Jimmie Nelson, Ruby Ring, Bill Cook, More.
--VENUE: The Apollo Theatre
--CITY: New York
--DATE: 01/18/1952
--DIMENSIONS: 8.5 in. x 5.5 in.
--PRINTING: OHB-A; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Handbill

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