FOR SALE IS A MEGA RARE LIMITED EDITION RARITIES 1950 PRESSING 6 VINYL RECORD SET TITLED THE JAZZ SCENE AND PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED AND SIGNED BY NORMAN GRANZ.  THIS IS A VERY VERY LIMITED EDITON OF 5,000; THIS ONE IS NUMBERED 2597. ALL SIX VINYLS RANGE AROUND VG. A BIT ON THE PLAYED SIDE BUT STILL DEFINITELY COLLECTIBLE AND PLAYABLE CONDITION. THE BOOK JACKET IS NICE AND STURDY BUT THERE IS SOME SOILING ON THE OUTER FELT PART. IF YOU DID A DRY CLEAN TYPE TRICK ON THE FRONT, IT MIGHT CLEAN UP NICE AND GRADE MUCH HIGHER. THE INSIDE OF THE BOOK IS IN GREAT SHAPE WITH NICE CLEAR CLEAN PICTURES OF ALL THE JAZZ LEGENDS.  THIS WILL BE SHIPPED WITH LOVE AND CARE TO ENSRE IT SAFELY ARRIVES.

In 1949, Norman Granz set out to create the definitive document of the jazz scene as it was at that moment: this superb collection is the result! A limited (to 5,000), numbered and signed spiral-bound folio consisting of 6 78 rpm albums in individual envelope covers, a foldout print of an original drawing by David Stone Martin, and 30 full-page black and white photographs of the musicians by Gjon Mili (for the most part), Harold Trudeau and Paul Nodler. The six records are issued on the Mercury label. 

The artists included: [1] DUKE ELLINGTON [2]NEAL HEFTI/CHARLIE PARKER [3]COLEMAN HAWKINS/LESTER YOUNG [4]RALPH BURNS/GEORGE HANDY [5]CHARLIE PARKER/WILLIE SMITH [6]MACHITO/BUD POWELL. 

One of the cornerstone records in the jazz pantheon! No serious jazz collection should be without this piece!! 

Various – The Jazz Scene

Label: Mercury – none Format: 6 x Vinyl, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered Country: US Released: 1950 Genre: Jazz Style: Bop, Swing, Big Band, Afro-Cuban Jazz

• Recorded At – Radio Recorders
• Recorded At – Asch Studios, New York City
• Recorded At – Reeves Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Carnegie Hall Recording Studios
• Printed By – George F. McKiernan & Company

Credits

• Design [Label], Typography [Front Cover Lettering] – George Maas
• Illustration [Original Drawing] – David Stone Martin
• Photography By – Gjon Mili
• Photography By [Bud Powell & Max Roach] – Paul Nodler
• Photography By [Ralph Burns] – Harold Trudeau
• Producer, Liner Notes, Supervised By – Norman Granz
• Typography – George F. McKiernan & Company

Notes

• 78-rpm album-folio with a sturdy cloth cover, built like a loose leaf notebook so that the contents may be removed if desired.
• Six 12-inch "vinylite" records (not shellac... these are "unbreakable"). Each record is in an envelope protected by an envelope-flap on top.
• Limited, hand-numbered edition of 5,000.
• Hand-signed/numbered by Norman Granz on title page.

[Liner]
Of this Edition of The Jazz Scene
Five Thousand Copies have been made under the supervision of Norman Granz 
• Who Signs Here
[Liner]

All written matter, artwork and photographys copyright 1949 by Norman Granz.
While the materials have a 1949 copyright, the Library Of Congress has the release date as 1950.

Recording studios used were:
- The Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Ralph Burns, George Handy, and Willie Smith sides were done at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.
- The Coleman Hawkins side was done at Asch Studios, New York City.
- The Machito and Bud Powell sides were done at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City.
- The Neal Hefti and Charlie Parker sides were done at Carnegie Hall Recorders, New York City.

- The Duke Ellington Sides recorded in 1949.
- The Neal Hefti Sides recorded “Repetition” December 1947, and “Rhumbacito” Autumn 1948.
- The Lester Young Side recorded March–April 1946.
- The Coleman Hawkins Side recorded 1948.
- The Ralph Burns Side recorded October 1946.
- The George Handy Side recorded November 1947.
- The Charlie Parker Side recorded 10 February, 1949.
- The Willie Smith Side recorded November 1947.
- The Machito Side recorded January, 1949.
- The Bud Powell Side recorded February, 1949. A Duke Ellington– Sono Baritone Saxophone, Soloist – Harry Carney Bass – Oscar Pettiford Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Freddy Guy* Piano – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington* Baritone Saxophone, Soloist – Harry Carney Bass – Oscar Pettiford Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Freddy Guy* Piano – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington* B Duke Ellington– Frustration Baritone Saxophone, Soloist – Harry Carney Bass – Oscar Pettiford Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Freddy Guy* Piano – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington* Baritone Saxophone, Soloist – Harry Carney Bass – Oscar Pettiford Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Freddy Guy* Piano – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington* C Neal Hefti's Orchestra With Charlie Parker– Repetition Alto Saxophone – Murray Williams, Sonny Salad Baritone Saxophone – Manny Alban* Bass – Curly Russell Bongos – Diego Iborra Cello – Joe Benaventi Clarinet – John La Porta* Drums – Shelly Manne French Horn – Vincent Jacobs (2) Piano – Tony Aless Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Pete Mondello Trombone – Bart Varcelona*, Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Porcina*, Douglas Mettone*, Ray Wetzel Viola – Fred Ruzilia*, Nat Nathanson Violin – Gene Orloff, Harry Katzman, Manny Fiddler*, Sam Caplan, Sid Harris, Zelly Smirnoff Written-By – Hefti* Alto Saxophone – Murray Williams, Sonny Salad Baritone Saxophone – Manny Alban* Bass – Curly Russell Bongos – Diego Iborra Cello – Joe Benaventi Clarinet – John La Porta* Drums – Shelly Manne French Horn – Vincent Jacobs (2) Piano – Tony Aless Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Pete Mondello Trombone – Bart Varcelona*, Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Porcina*, Douglas Mettone*, Ray Wetzel Viola – Fred Ruzilia*, Nat Nathanson Violin – Gene Orloff, Harry Katzman, Manny Fiddler*, Sam Caplan, Sid Harris, Zelly Smirnoff Written-By – Hefti* D Neal Hefti's Orchestra– Rhumbacito Alto Saxophone – Murray Williams, Sonny Salad Baritone Saxophone – Manny Alban* Bass – Curly Russell Bongos – Diego Iborra Cello – Joe Benaventi Clarinet – John La Porta* Drums – Shelly Manne French Horn – Vincent Jacobs (2) Piano – Tony Aless Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Pete Mondello Trombone – Bart Varcelona*, Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Porcina*, Ray Wetzel Viola – Fred Ruzilia*, Nat Nathanson Violin – Gene Orloff, Harry Katzman, Manny Fiddler*, Sam Caplan, Sid Harris, Zelly Smirnoff Written-By – Hefti* Alto Saxophone – Murray Williams, Sonny Salad Baritone Saxophone – Manny Alban* Bass – Curly Russell Bongos – Diego Iborra Cello – Joe Benaventi Clarinet – John La Porta* Drums – Shelly Manne French Horn – Vincent Jacobs (2) Piano – Tony Aless Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Pete Mondello Trombone – Bart Varcelona*, Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Porcina*, Ray Wetzel Viola – Fred Ruzilia*, Nat Nathanson Violin – Gene Orloff, Harry Katzman, Manny Fiddler*, Sam Caplan, Sid Harris, Zelly Smirnoff Written-By – Hefti* E Lester Young-Buddy Rich Trio– I Want To Be Happy Drums – Buddy Rich Piano – Aye Guy Tenor Saxophone – Lester Young Written-By – Caesar*, Youmans* Drums – Buddy Rich Piano – Aye Guy Tenor Saxophone – Lester Young Written-By – Caesar*, Youmans* F Coleman Hawkins– Picasso Tenor Saxophone – Coleman Hawkins Written-By – Hawkins* Tenor Saxophone – Coleman Hawkins Written-By – Hawkins* G Ralph Burns And His Orchestra– Introspection Alto Saxophone – Hal McKusick Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Harry Klee Bass – Red Callendar* Drums – Don Lamond French Horn – Vincent DeRobertis Guitar – Arv Garrison* Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Herbie Steward* Trombone – Ollie Wilson Trombone, Soloist – Bill Harris Trumpet – Conrad Gozzo Trumpet, Soloist – Sonny Berman Written-By – Burns* Alto Saxophone – Hal McKusick Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Harry Klee Bass – Red Callendar* Drums – Don Lamond French Horn – Vincent DeRobertis Guitar – Arv Garrison* Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Herbie Steward* Trombone – Ollie Wilson Trombone, Soloist – Bill Harris Trumpet – Conrad Gozzo Trumpet, Soloist – Sonny Berman Written-By – Burns* H George Handy And His Orchestra– The Bloos Alto Saxophone – Hal McKusick Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Harry Klee Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Charles Gentry* Bass – Red Callendar* Bassoon – Robert Swanson (3) Cello – Arthur Kafton Contrabassoon – Arthur Fleming* French Horn – Evan Vail, Vincent DeRobertis Guitar – Arv Garrison* Oboe – Julie Jacobs Percussion – Don Lamond, Jackie Mills, Jimmy Pratt Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Herbie Steward* Trombone – Eddie Kusby*, Ollie Wilson Trombone, Soloist – Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Killian, Conrad Gozzo, Dale Pearce, Pete Candoli, Sonny Berman Violin – Harry Bluestone, Robert Jamison Violin, Cello – Carl Walker (4) Written-By – Handy* Alto Saxophone – Hal McKusick Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Harry Klee Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Charles Gentry* Bass – Red Callendar* Bassoon – Robert Swanson (3) Cello – Arthur Kafton Contrabassoon – Arthur Fleming* French Horn – Evan Vail, Vincent DeRobertis Guitar – Arv Garrison* Oboe – Julie Jacobs Percussion – Don Lamond, Jackie Mills, Jimmy Pratt Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Herbie Steward* Trombone – Eddie Kusby*, Ollie Wilson Trombone, Soloist – Bill Harris Trumpet – Al Killian, Conrad Gozzo, Dale Pearce, Pete Candoli, Sonny Berman Violin – Harry Bluestone, Robert Jamison Violin, Cello – Carl Walker (4) Written-By – Handy* I Charlie Parker– The Bird Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker Bass – Ray Brown Drums – Shelly Manne Piano – Hank Jones Written-By – Parker* Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker Bass – Ray Brown Drums – Shelly Manne Piano – Hank Jones Written-By – Parker* J Willie Smith Quintet– Sophisticated Lady Alto Saxophone – Willie Smith (2) Bass – Red Callendar* Drums – Joe Jones* Guitar – Barney Kessel Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Written-By – Ellington* Alto Saxophone – Willie Smith (2) Bass – Red Callendar* Drums – Joe Jones* Guitar – Barney Kessel Piano – Dodo Marmarosa Written-By – Ellington* K Machito And His Orchestra– Tangá Alto Saxophone – Alfred Skerritt* Alto Saxophone, Soloist – Flip Phillips, Eugene Johnson* Baritone Saxophone – Leslie Johnakins Bass – Roberto Rodriguez* Bongos – Chino Pozo, Joe Mangual* Congas – Armando Peraza, Rafael Miranda Piano – Reneé Hernandez* Tenor Saxophone – José Madera* Timbales – Ubaldo Nieto Trumpet – Robert Woodlen*, Frank Davila*, Mario Bauza* Vocals, Maracas – Machito Written-By – Bauza* Alto Saxophone – Alfred Skerritt* Alto Saxophone, Soloist – Flip Phillips, Eugene Johnson* Baritone Saxophone – Leslie Johnakins Bass – Roberto Rodriguez* Bongos – Chino Pozo, Joe Mangual* Congas – Armando Peraza, Rafael Miranda Piano – Reneé Hernandez* Tenor Saxophone – José Madera* Timbales – Ubaldo Nieto Trumpet – Robert Woodlen*, Frank Davila*, Mario Bauza* Vocals, Maracas – Machito Written-By – Bauza* L The Bud Powell Trio– Cherokee Bass – Ray Brown Drums – Max Roach Piano – Bud Powell Written-By – Noble*

• Recorded At – Radio Recorders
• Recorded At – Asch Studios, New York City
• Recorded At – Reeves Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Carnegie Hall Recording Studios
• Printed By – George F. McKiernan & Company

Credits

• Design [Label], Typography [Front Cover Lettering] – George Maas
• Illustration [Original Drawing] – David Stone Martin
• Photography By – Gjon Mili
• Photography By [Bud Powell & Max Roach] – Paul Nodler
• Photography By [Ralph Burns] – Harold Trudeau
• Producer, Liner Notes, Supervised By – Norman Granz
• Typography – George F. McKiernan & Company

Notes

• 78-rpm album-folio with a sturdy cloth cover, built like a loose leaf notebook so that the contents may be removed if desired.
• Six 12-inch "vinylite" records (not shellac... these are "unbreakable"). Each record is in an envelope protected by an envelope-flap on top.
• Limited, hand-numbered edition of 5,000.
• Hand-signed/numbered by Norman Granz on title page.

[Liner]
Of this Edition of The Jazz Scene
Five Thousand Copies have been made under the supervision of Norman Granz 
• Who Signs Here
[Liner]

All written matter, artwork and photographys copyright 1949 by Norman Granz.
While the materials have a 1949 copyright, the Library Of Congress has the release date as 1950.

Recording studios used were:
- The Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Ralph Burns, George Handy, and Willie Smith sides were done at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.
- The Coleman Hawkins side was done at Asch Studios, New York City.
- The Machito and Bud Powell sides were done at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City.
- The Neal Hefti and Charlie Parker sides were done at Carnegie Hall Recorders, New York City.

- The Duke Ellington Sides recorded in 1949.
- The Neal Hefti Sides recorded “Repetition” December 1947, and “Rhumbacito” Autumn 1948.
- The Lester Young Side recorded March–April 1946.
- The Coleman Hawkins Side recorded 1948.
- The Ralph Burns Side recorded October 1946.
- The George Handy Side recorded November 1947.
- The Charlie Parker Side recorded 10 February, 1949.
- The Willie Smith Side recorded November 1947.
- The Machito Side recorded January, 1949.
- The Bud Powell Side recorded February, 1949.

• Recorded At – Radio Recorders
• Recorded At – Asch Studios, New York City
• Recorded At – Reeves Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Carnegie Hall Recording Studios
• Printed By – George F. McKiernan & Company

Credits

• Design [Label], Typography [Front Cover Lettering] – George Maas
• Illustration [Original Drawing] – David Stone Martin
• Photography By – Gjon Mili
• Photography By [Bud Powell & Max Roach] – Paul Nodler
• Photography By [Ralph Burns] – Harold Trudeau
• Producer, Liner Notes, Supervised By – Norman Granz
• Typography – George F. McKiernan & Company

Notes

• 78-rpm album-folio with a sturdy cloth cover, built like a loose leaf notebook so that the contents may be removed if desired.
• Six 12-inch "vinylite" records (not shellac... these are "unbreakable"). Each record is in an envelope protected by an envelope-flap on top.
• Limited, hand-numbered edition of 5,000.
• Hand-signed/numbered by Norman Granz on title page.

[Liner]
Of this Edition of The Jazz Scene
Five Thousand Copies have been made under the supervision of Norman Granz 
• Who Signs Here
[Liner]

All written matter, artwork and photographys copyright 1949 by Norman Granz.
While the materials have a 1949 copyright, the Library Of Congress has the release date as 1950.

Recording studios used were:
- The Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Ralph Burns, George Handy, and Willie Smith sides were done at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.
- The Coleman Hawkins side was done at Asch Studios, New York City.
- The Machito and Bud Powell sides were done at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City.
- The Neal Hefti and Charlie Parker sides were done at Carnegie Hall Recorders, New York City.

- The Duke Ellington Sides recorded in 1949.
- The Neal Hefti Sides recorded “Repetition” December 1947, and “Rhumbacito” Autumn 1948.
- The Lester Young Side recorded March–April 1946.
- The Coleman Hawkins Side recorded 1948.
- The Ralph Burns Side recorded October 1946.
- The George Handy Side recorded November 1947.
- The Charlie Parker Side recorded 10 February, 1949.

• Recorded At – Radio Recorders
• Recorded At – Asch Studios, New York City
• Recorded At – Reeves Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Carnegie Hall Recording Studios
• Printed By – George F. McKiernan & Company

Credits

• Design [Label], Typography [Front Cover Lettering] – George Maas
• Illustration [Original Drawing] – David Stone Martin
• Photography By – Gjon Mili
• Photography By [Bud Powell & Max Roach] – Paul Nodler
• Photography By [Ralph Burns] – Harold Trudeau
• Producer, Liner Notes, Supervised By – Norman Granz
• Typography – George F. McKiernan & Company

Notes

• 78-rpm album-folio with a sturdy cloth cover, built like a loose leaf notebook so that the contents may be removed if desired.
• Six 12-inch "vinylite" records (not shellac... these are "unbreakable"). Each record is in an envelope protected by an envelope-flap on top.
• Limited, hand-numbered edition of 5,000.
• Hand-signed/numbered by Norman Granz on title page.

[Liner]
Of this Edition of The Jazz Scene
Five Thousand Copies have been made under the supervision of Norman Granz 
• Who Signs Here
[Liner]

All written matter, artwork and photographys copyright 1949 by Norman Granz.
While the materials have a 1949 copyright, the Library Of Congress has the release date as 1950.

Recording studios used were:
- The Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Ralph Burns, George Handy, and Willie Smith sides were done at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.
- The Coleman Hawkins side was done at Asch Studios, New York City.
- The Machito and Bud Powell sides were done at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City.
- The Neal Hefti and Charlie Parker sides were done at Carnegie Hall Recorders, New York City.

- The Duke Ellington Sides recorded in 1949.
- The Neal Hefti Sides recorded “Repetition” December 1947, and “Rhumbacito” Autumn 1948.
- The Lester Young Side recorded March–April 1946.
- The Coleman Hawkins Side recorded 1948.
- The Ralph Burns Side recorded October 1946.
- The George Handy Side recorded November 1947.
- The Charlie Parker Side recorded 10 February, 1949.