American composer known for musicals such as "Funny Face" and "Porgy and Bess" as well as popular songs including "I Got Rhythm" and "S Wonderful." Signed 1936 Ravinia Festival Program, 6" x 9". 8 pages total. The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music. The festival attracts about 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events that span all genres from classical music to jazz to music theater over each three-month summer season. Over the years, the festival has hosted such luminaries as Louis Armstrong, The Ballet Russe, Luciano Berio, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, George Gershwin, Janis Joplin, Yo-Yo Ma, Luciano Pavarotti, Stephen Sondheim, Isaac Stern and Frank Zappa.
As listed in the program, on Saturday, July 25th 1936 at 8:30pm George Gershwin conducted and performed An American in Paris, Concerto for the piano in F, Suite from "Porgy and Bess", Rhapsody in Blue, and Gershwin Melody. Signed, "George Gershwin on the cover of the program, along with the signatures of several of the other festival performers. In very good condition with a few slight smudges on the cover. Gershwin's name has been circled in black felt pin several times inside the program and is underlined as well on the cover.
Inventory Number: 13240
World renowned Opera singer. Vintage 4" x 6" glossy Piccagliani portrait of Callas as Paolina, in Donizetti's Poliuto, boldly signed in black felt tip ink. In very good condition, with slight waviness along portions of the upper and lower edges and some moderate contrast to the first name of her signature where it is penned against the dark area of her gown. Poliuto, which opened the 1960-61 season at La Scala, would turn out to be the final new role sung by Callas onstage.
Inventory Number: 13216
U.S. Jazz trumpet player. Vintage 8" x 10" glossy black and white full-length portrait, circa 1950, boldly inscribed in blue fountain pen, "To Peter/from/Louis Armstrong." In excellent condition, with edge wear; bends to three corners, with only the bend to the lower right corner slightly impinging on the background; and a diagonal bend at the lower left side of the image, working its way from the edge into the background and slightly detracting from this otherwise exceptional image of the premier jazz trumpeter of the 20th century.
Inventory Number: 13215
Italian Musician and Composer. Vintage 8x10 matte finish sepia tone bust portrait of the fiery conductor, boldly inscribed in white ink, "To Edward Moore Cordially A Toscanini 5-11-929." Edward Moore was the music critic for "The Chicago Tribune." Very good condition, with smearing of ink on the word "Cordially" and the last three letters of the signature light but entirely readable.
Inventory Number: 12618
Jimmie Rogers, musician. Addenda to Agreement with Picture Patches, Inc., signed January 30, 1959. Boldly signed "Jimmy Rogers" in blue ink. Three staples across the top hold document to a piece of backing paper. In very good condition.
Inventory Number: 12477
One of the founders of modern country music, Williams began performing on the Alabama radio at age of 16. Signed Book, "Hank Williams Country Music Folio", 48 pages, 9 x 12", no date. Williams has signed on his photograph on page 10. Williams is shown posing with guitar in front of a microphone in cowboy attire. Signed in blue "Hank Williams." The book contains the music and lyrics of 20 songs including "I Saw The Light" and "Honky Tonk Blues." There are also many pictures of Williams in the book. The book has tape on the cover, creasing and edge wear, a few small tears, and the cover detached from interior pages. Overall in good condition. However, signature page is in excellent condition. Williams signature is scarce, due to him dying at the early age of 29.
Inventory Number: 11805
Singer. Signed check, Linda Ronstadt heading, written entirely in her own hand. Signed in blue ink, "Linda Ronstadt". In excellent condition. A great example of an authentic signature on a check.
Inventory Number: 10898
Mamas and Papas Rock group. Monterey Pop was the birth of Rock , the Monterey International Pop Festival laid the groundwork for future "love-ins" of the late 1960s with similar talent, including the Mamas and the Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience. MONTEREY POP: THE FILM a vital concert film expertly captures the essence of the music festival. The documentary contains some of the best performances of a decade that was principally defined by its music. The film has a hauntingly apt rendition from the Mamas and Papas of "California Dreaming." 2 Contracts, each 1 page dated March 1, 1978. The contracts are Film Clip releases for the film "Monterey Pop". Signed "Michelle Phillips", "John Phillips". The film is still selling well in DVD format. Important Rock history. Both contracts in excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 10133
Famous crooner known for such popular favorites as "White Christmas," and star of dozens of films including "Going My Way" and "The Bells of St. Mary's". Typed letter signed, 1 page, on Bing Crosby personal stationary, dated December 3, 1969. Crosby writes "...I'll do the 'Laugh-In' things..I think only two or three appearances would be enough, and the plugs shouldn't be so obvious. The golf plug, they can kid me about the weather or something.." Signed in blue "Bing". Two punch holes otherwise in excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 9555
Soul Singer. Document signed, dated March 3, 1983, 2 pages. Engagement Contract. Signed boldly in black "Chaka Khan". In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 9322
Classical Musician. One of the best Violinists of our time. Inscribed Signed photo, b/w, glossy, 5 x 7". Great shot of Stern with his violin. Signed boldly in black on the lower white margin "To Lee Varon-Codially Isaac Stern -1993". In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 8957
Legendary rock musician. Signed check with Zappa's "DiscReet Records" heading from Crocker National Bank. DiscReet issued many albums by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention between 1973 and 1979. DiscReet was shut down in 1979 following the decision by Warner Bros. to release 3 albums for which Zappa claimed Warner did not have proper authorization. Signed by Frank Zappa in ink. In very good condition. A great example of an authentic signature on a check.
Inventory Number: 7988
Musician with the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Signed Document, DS, 2 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", dated September 30, 1980. Contract to Rhythm Records concerning Al McKay's recent acquisition of 100 shares of stock in their company. In part; "I hereby acknowledge receipt of 100 shares of the Stock..." Singed boldly in black, "Al McKay." In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 7974
Musician from the '60's and '70's. Best known for his number 1 hit song "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely." Signed Check, entirely in his own hand, dated Oct. 16, 1964., Pennsylvania. Made payable for the amount of $150.00. Signed in blue, "Bobby Vinton." In excellent condition. A great example of an authentic signature on a check.
Inventory Number: 7892
Musician. Member of the band ""Styx"". Document Signed, 4 pages, quarto, dated July 25th, 1973. This Songwriter's Agreement between Publisher, Wooden Nickel Music, ASCAP and Composers Dennis De Young and Charles Lofrano, lists conditions for the sale, or transfer, of the Composition, ""Winner Take All,"" to the Publisher, including exploitation, copyright privileges, and revisions. De Young Signs, ""Dennis De Young,"" and Lofrano signs ""Charles Lofrano."" In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 7448
Musician. Document Signed, 1page, 4" x 6", November 27, 1975. $500 advance on a contract from Harrah's casino. Is the Gambler gambling? Signed in black, "Kenny Rogers". In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 6687
Pop musician whose famous songs include "Maggie May" and "Tonight's the Night". Document Signed, 8 pages, 1983. Agreement for Stewart to purchase property in Hollywood. Signed in black ink, "Rod Stewart." In excellent condition.
Inventory Number: 6524
Musician. Typed Letter Signed, TLS, 2 pages, quarto, New York, July 1, 1985. Eddie Money agrees to repay $227,500 to CBS. In part, "...the undersigned, Edward Mahoney p/k/a "Eddie Money'' ("Maker"), promises to pay CBS Records, a Division of CBS Inc. ("Payee") on or before December 1, 1987..." Signed "Edward Mahoney" Some creases and marks. In very good condition.
Inventory Number: 6431
World-renowned tenor opera star. Color Signed photo, 8x10", bust-length. Printed photo from London music showing Pavarotti grinning charismatically in a Hawaiian-print shirt, signed on the white lower white margin "Luciano Pavarotti." A very nice image for opera enthusiasts.
Inventory Number: 1300
