NORMAN GRANZ SIGNED THE JAZZ SCENE 6 RECORDS
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NORMAN GRANZ. The Jazz Impressario's masterpiece recording THE JAZZ SCENE 6 RECORD SET. Encased in a black portfolio album. The six records are in individual envelope covers, spiral bound into the portfolio album, and slotted in between the RARE booklet [Folio size] of photography of the biggest names in JAZZ. There are stunning photographs of legends like CHARLIE PARKER, LESTER YOUNG, DUKE ELLINGTON, COLEMAN HAWKINS, GENE KRUPA, RALPH BURNS, BUD POWELL, ELLA FITZGERALD,ART TATUM, COUNT BASIE, SARAH VAUGHN, BILLIE HOLIDAY, DIZZY GILLESPIE E.T.C. NORMAN GRANZ Produced this enterprise with his own money, and issued it in a LIMITED EDITION of 5000 copies, all SIGNED by him. This copy is number 3976. The six records are issued on the MERCURY Label. [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. ALL RECORDS ARE MINT...AS UNPLAYED. PHOTOGRAPHY IS BY GJON MILI. Except for photo of Ralph Burns which is by Harold trudeau, and photo of Bud Powell, which is by Paul Nodler. Original double page illustration by DAVID STONE MARTIN. VERY FINE CONDITION THROUGHOUT. NOTHING BROKEN, NOTHING LOOSE. NO INK WRITING except for Granz's signature. A REAL GEM. TERMS OF SALE: Winning bidder must send payment within 7 days of close of Auction. Payment can be by Money Order, Personal Check or PAYPAL, for your convenience. If not satisfied item can be returned [If item is found to not be as described] for a full refund, in the condition it was shipped out. Shipping cost to be determined later, depending on final destination.
