The Jazz Scene 78 RPM Set Signed/Numbered By Norman Granz #2 Of 5,000 Offers?

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Amazing The Jazz Scene 78 RPM Set Signed/Numbered By Norman Granz #2 Of 5,000

78's VG++ Cover VG

Norman Granz's elaborate limited edition set THE JAZZ SCENE from 1949 was the ultimate deluxe jazz production of its time, the Rolls Royce of jazz albums.  Each was numbered and signed by Granz.  This is set # 2.  

Complete! Set was well taken care of by a collector. Signed number 2. Records are glossy with no scratches. Just some faint marks. Includes all inserts as well. 

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Includes all 6 × 12" Records

78's are all in perfect shape and sound amazing

Cover has wear as shown in pictures

Includes all pictures and is perfect for the true jazz collector 

12.5x14" spiral bound hardcover contains limited edition set from 1949. Compiled by Norman Granz. 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 W/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 photograph prints on glossy paper, most by noted photographer Gjon Mili. The subjects include Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Max Roach with Bud Powell, Louis Armstrong with Roy Eldridge, Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Krupa, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie with Duke Ellington, Billie Holliday and others. The title page is hand numbered 2 of 5000 and signed by Granz in blue ink, opposite a fold out image by legendary jazz illustrator David Stone Martin. The back half of the pages/photos have noticeable moisture staining and surface paper wear because of this along the bottom edges. Front half is in no way affected. All pages do show some aging as does the cover. Overall VG/Fine while records are Exc. An impressive set signed by a true legend in the world of Jazz. 

VERY Rare!!! 

• 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.

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.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 2077
• Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 2078
• Matrix / Runout (Side C label): 2071
• Matrix / Runout (Side D label): 2072
• Matrix / Runout (Side E label): 2198
• Matrix / Runout (Side F label): 2073
• Matrix / Runout (Side G label): 2075
• Matrix / Runout (Side H label): 2076
• Matrix / Runout (Side I label): 2081
• Matrix / Runout (Side J label): 2074
• Matrix / Runout (Side K label): 2172
• Matrix / Runout (Side L label): 2199
• Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 2077-1-x S
• Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 2078-5x
• Matrix / Runout (Side C runout): 2071-5
• Matrix / Runout (Side D runout): 2072-6
• Matrix / Runout (Side E runout): 2?0?8?0?-1-x 2198 S
• Matrix / Runout (Side F runout): 2073-1- S
• Matrix / Runout (Side G runout): 2075-5
• Matrix / Runout (Side H runout): 2076-7
• Matrix / Runout (Side I runout): 2081 4 X65
• Matrix / Runout (Side J runout): 2074 • 8
• Matrix / Runout (Side K runout): 2172 • 4
• Matrix / Runout (Side L runout): 2199 4 X65

FOR THE TRUE JAZZ COLLECTOR! GOOD LUCK!