Signed Program by Armstrong Louis (3 results)
Published by Associated Booking Corp n.d, New York
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerâLouis Armstrong and his Concert Group' program. Quarto, original wrappers, 20 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Boldy signed by Louis Armstrong on the thirteenth page, and additionally signed by Velma Middleton, Barney Bigard, Tummy Young, and Danny Barcelona on their respective po…rtraits. In near fine condition. American trumpeter, composer and vocalist Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and he was renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet playing. Armstrong was one of the first popular African-American entertainers to "cross over"; whose skin color became secondary to his music in an America that was extremely racially divided at the time.
Published by c. 1952-53, 1952
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star seller'Louis Armstrong and his Concert Band' program. Quarto, original wrappers, 14 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Signed by Louis Armstrong on the second page, and additionally inscribed by four members of the band on their respective pages: trombonist Trummy Young, "Sincerely Trummy…Young;" clarinetist Barney Bigard, "Regards + Barney Bigard;" double-bassist Arvell Shaw, "Best wishes, Arvell Shaw;" and pianist Billy Kyle, "Sincerely, Billy Kyle." In very good condition. A scarce combination of signatures. American trumpeter, composer and vocalist Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and he was renowned for his charismatic stage presence and recognizable voice almost as much as for his trumpet playing. Armstrong was one of the first popular African-American entertainers to "cross over," whose skin color became secondary to his music in an America that was extremely racially divided at the time.
- Softcover
- Signed
Seller: Bauman Rare Books, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.Bauman Rare Books
Contact seller4-star seller(ARMSTRONG, Louis). (MIDDLETON, Velma). Document signed (concert program). No place: No publisher, no date [1957]. Quarto, original stiff glossy photographic wrappers, staple-bound as issued; pp. 16. $1650.Vintage concert program booklet, illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs, signed in green ink on the front cov…er ÒSatchmo, Louis Armstrong,Ó further signed by singer Velma Middleton at her photograph.ÒLouis Armstrong and but three or four others are preeminent in the history of jazz. His importance in the development of this art form has gained greater, almost universal, recognition in the years since his death as scholars and musicians reevaluate his contributions as a soloist, composer, band leader and role model. The measure of his impact on the social history of 20th-century America also seems to be greater now as he gains recognition for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, for his actions as a thoughtful spokesman for black Americans, as a significant writer of autobiography, as an entertainer of stature and as a singer responsible for the development of major trends in American popular and jazz singingÓ (ANB). ÒSatchmoÓ signed the cover of this souvenir program booklet, obtained at a September 21, 1957 concert near Sioux City, Iowa. The cover depicts the trumpeter with his horn under his arm and its case in his hand; the booklet features numerous black-and-white images of Armstrong and his fellow musicians. ArmstrongÕs long-time singer Velma Middleton has signed the booklet at her photograph on page [14]. Concert seating ticket laid in. Previous ownerÕs ink annotation to front cover, affecting neither ArmstrongÕs image nor signature.Interior with slight marginal soiling to page [3]. Only light soiling to wrappers. A very nearly fine piece of jazz memorabilia, desirable signed by Middleton and Armstrong. Signed.
