ART BLAKEY + ETTA JONES – mega rare vintage original 1970 concert poster

Description: ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS Description Unique, one of a kind, original first printing concert poster advertising Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers at the Kaikan Hall in Kyoto [Japan] on Tuesday, 6th January, 1970, presented by Kyoto Music Culture. The Jazz Messengers at the time featured tenor saxophonist Carlos Garnett (1938), trumpeter Randy Brecker (1945), bassist Jan Arnet (1934–2017), pianist Joanne Brackeen (1938), and singer Etta Jones (1928–2001). Art Blakey was considered in the top echelon that included such drummers as Max Roach and Buddy Rich. Described as “the volcano” of be-bop drummers by Dizzy Gillespie, he continued performing and touring with the Jazz Messengers through the end of the 1980s. His final performances were in July 1990. He died on 16th October, 1990, of lung cancer, aged 71. He was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and 2001, and was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1991. The poster features a photo by Hans Harzheim, with his imprint to the lower left side. The poster measures 51.4 x 76.7 cm (approx. 20.2″ by 30.2″ inches) and is beautifully printed in blue, red, and black inks on thin, smooth-finish uncoated paper stock. Tiny rip to the center of the bottom border, else in remarkably near excellent unfolded condition. Would look absolutely stunning professionally framed. Guaranteed 100% original. Please see all supersized images below for the exact condition of the poster. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have regarding this item. Thank you. We combine shipping on all winnings to reduce the costs of postage. All items will be packed professionally in order to prevent any damage during transit, and shipped immediately upon receipt of payment. All orders will be accompanied by a tracking number. All items are guaranteed original and come with a guarantee of your satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with your purchase you may return it within 14 days upon receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. Click images to enlarge Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 999.99 USD

Location: Aarhus

End Time: 2024-12-14T16:57:04.000Z

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