Norman Granz Signed "Jazz Scene" Ltd Ed Box Set # 1237
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Description
Rare copy of “The Jazz Scene,” the limited edition 1949 “album” copy # 1237 of 5000
By Norman Granz. Who signs the Edition.
Jazz record producer, promoter and label owner Granz put this lavish set together “in an attempt to present today’s jazz scene in terms of the visual, the written word and the auditory,” according to his essay in the liner notes. Downbeat Magazine called this "probably the most remarkable record album ever issued." Bound like a book in gold stamped cloth boards, the set includes six 12” 78 RPM discs, featuring original tracks by Duke Ellington, Neil Hefti, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, Machito, Bud Powell, George Hardy, and Ralph Burns. An essay by Granz accompanies each disc. There are 30 high quality photographs, most by noted photographer Gjon Mili; each is printed on it’s own 12” x 12 ¾” sheet. The subjects include Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Lester Young, Buddy Rich, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Machito, Max Roach with Bud Powell, Louis Armstrong with Roy Eldridge, Lester Young with Dickie Wells, Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson with Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Art Tatum, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie with Duke Ellington, and Billie Holliday. and signed by Granz, opposite a fold out image by legendary jazz illustrator David Stone Martin.
The cover and all the pages show water, light marks, as well aging but each disc is VG.
A unique and deluxe presentation. Note: This is a heavy and because of the discs, fragile item; it will be shipped at cost; the shipping costs here are estimates.
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Norman Granz Signed "Jazz Scene" Ltd Ed Box Set - Record Mecca
On Jan-31-12 at 07:17:09 PST, seller added the following information:I born in Nov, 15, 1942, @ 1950's i do rememberer my father playing this album ( was his favorite) in sunday's at family lunch.
I got it when he died, now i'm divorce, handicap and disable, just cleaning my house.- My 4 son's don't care about this music or other of my belongings. So i do prefer some one enjoy this classic. Has been in boxes, storages, closets, boxes etc, but the records play and they sound great. To the winner, congrats and enjoy, the much i have as a memories.Do to the heavy, may be the shipping will be a little more.
Good Luck. Sincerely
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