MUSIC [Jazz]

Dance, Stanley (Count Basie)

(Book #ID 52418)

Published by Da Capo Press, Inc. New York 1980. New York 1980.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xxi] 399 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gapon, Paul

(Book #ID 66418)

Published by Studio Vista Ltd., Highgate Hill, London 1971. London 1971.

Publisher's original photographic card covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lyttelton, Humphrey

(Book #ID 23989)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 10'' x 7¼'' 95 pages. ISBN 0713420111. Archive monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hilbert, Robert (Pee Wee Russell)

(Book #ID 52577)

Published by Oxford University Press Inc., 200 Madison Avenue, New York First Edition 1993 New York 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covers with black cloth spine, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Ownership marking to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Maurice Waller and Anthony Calabrese [Foreword by Michael Lipskin]

(Book #ID 26047)

Published by Schirmer Books, New York First Paperback Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 235 pp ISBN 0028648854. Number sequence to copyright page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colyer, Ken [Kenneth Colyer (18 April 1928 - 8 March 1988) was an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist, devoted to New Orleans jazz. His band was also known for skiffle interludes] Preface by Julian Davies, Chairman, Ken Colyer Trust.

(Book #ID 101800)

Published by Millbury Publications Ltd., Wyke Lodge, Ryarsh First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green leatherette covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A year after Colyer's death a group of family members, friends and musicians met at the London School of Economics to set up the Ken Colyer Trust with the original aim of publishing this autobiography. For 25 years it supported the work of established jazz musicians and encouraged young musicians and audiences. Contains frontispiece, 262 printed pages of text with photographs to the central pages. The original version as Ken intended and possibly with some libellous references. 1 of 25 Limited Edition copies in racing green leatherette binding published by Millbury in Ryarsh, Kent. We purchased this copy directly from the owner's of Millbury who informed us that these Limited Editions were originally to be given as gifts to close friends and family of Ken Colyer, it does not have a limitation page as issued. In Fine condition, unused new book still in Millbury's original box. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871956102

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Boulton, David

(Book #ID 52035)

Published by The Jazz Book Club by Arrangement with W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London 1959. London 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 206 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the white paper to the spine, rubs to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band]

(Book #ID 80430)

Performance Programme circa 1965.

Original album souvenir programme 11'' x 5''. Contains 12 pages with monochrome photographs of the band, period advertisements. Rubbing to the corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Herman, Woody [Programme Notes by Benny Green]

(Book #ID 57834)

Programme Designed by Animated Graphic Ltd., and Printed by Compton Printing Ltd., circa 1960. 1960.

Monochrome photographic stapled paper covers. 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stan Getz [Programme Notes by Benny Green]

(Book #ID 57832)

Programme Designed by Animated Graphic Ltd., and Printed by Compton Printing Ltd., circa 1960. 1960.

Monochrome photographic stapled paper covers. 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Eric [Edited by David Kennedy]

(Book #ID 98356)

Published by Tempus Publishing Limited, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0752430793

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Collier, James Lincoln [Benny Goodman]

(Book #ID 84401)

Published by Oxford University Press Inc., 200 Madison Avenue, New York First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original rose paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the green cloth spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 404 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Sun fading to the front cover lower edge, light marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0195052781

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Perry, David

(Book #ID 62082)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., Regent's Wharf, All Saints Street, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers with French Flaps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haydon, Geoffrey and Dennis Marks

(Book #ID 99984)

Published by Century Publishing Co. Ltd., Portland House, 12-13 Greek Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712604928

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Reilly, J.

(Book #ID 50503)

Published by Hohner circa 1960. 1960.

Publisher's original stapled red, black and white illustrated paper wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text and musical staves. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Peterson, Oscar [1925-2007] Programme Notes by Benny Green

(Book #ID 57830)

Programme Designed by Animated Graphic Ltd., and Printed by Compton Printing Ltd., circa 1960. 1960.

Monochrome photographic stapled paper covers. 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Previous owner has written in biro a correction to the title page of which instruments Sam Jones and Bobby Durham play, also small squiggle lines to the white lettering of Oscar Peterson to the front cover. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lyttelton, Humphrey

(Book #ID 67196)

Published by MacGibbon & Kee, 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 198 printed pages of text including a Discography to the rear. Monochrome illustrations by the author and photographs throughout. Tanning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fox, Charles [Fats Waller]

(Book #ID 50499)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed covers with Fats in a white suit at the piano. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 90 printed pages of text with four monochrome photographs. A little rubbing to the spine ends and corners, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brand, Violet and Geoffrey [Edited by] Foreword by Sir Adrian Boult

(Book #ID 80511)

Published by Egon Publishers Ltd., 19 Baldock Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire First Edition 1979. Herts. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Saxe blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905858123

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McCarthy, Albert [Edited by]

(Book #ID 53868)

Published by PL Editions Poetry London, Nicholson and Watson, 26 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [iv] 171 printed pages of text. Sun fading down the spine, rubs to the spine ends and edges, corners turned in, front free end paper missing, front hinge repaired, ownership markings to the front paste down and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Feather, Leonard

(Book #ID 62176)

Published by De Capo Press, Inc. 233 Spring Street, New York New Edition 1984. 1984.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 258 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 030680302X

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Allen, Walter C. [Calligraphy by Sue Allen] James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (December 18, 1897 - December 29, 1952) was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.

(Book #ID 57721)

Published by Walter C. Allen, Highland Park, New Jersey First Edition July 1973. New Jersey 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 651 printed pages of text with frontispiece of the Fletcher Henderson's senior and junior at a piano from the Frank Driggs collection and monochrome photographs to the centre, record label photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. He was one of the most prolific black musical arrangers and his influence was vast. He was often known as Smack Henderson (apparently due to his college baseball hitting skills). Fletcher is ranked along with Duke Ellington as one of the most influential arrangers and band leaders in jazz history, and helped bridge the gap between the dixieland and swing era. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stuart, Walter

(Book #ID 58187)

Published by Charles Colin 315 West 53rd Street, New York 1968. New York 1968.

Publisher's original red and blue illustrated card wrap covers. Folio 11'' x 8¼''. Contains approximately 200 printed pages of musical score. Just a little rubbing to the spine ends and in Very Good clean condition and without any thumb marks to the page edges, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hayes, Chris (The Skyrockets Orchestra) The Sky Rockets Orchestra

(Book #ID 89161)

Published by Promise Press Ltd., Maddox Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sinatra, Nancy [Frank Sinatra]

(Book #ID 101535)

Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 11½'' x 9¼'' 368 printed pages of text. ISBN 185227543X. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, complete with CD disc in grey paper wallet to the rear paste down. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185227543X

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Lyttelton, Humphrey

(Book #ID 100104)

Published by Robson Books Ltd., 5/6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 239 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860511073

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Brunning, Bob

(Book #ID 93375)

Published by Blandford Press Ltd., Link House, West Street, Poole, Dorset First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713715871

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Starring: The Tommy Clough Trio, The Karl Denver Trio, Freddie and the Dreamers

(Book #ID 87467)

Published by Display Advertising Co. for Kettlethorpe W.M.C. January 15th circa 1965. 1965.

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo 5½'' x 4¼''. Contains 20 pages with monochrome photographs of the stars. Staple is rusty and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Feather, Leonard [Foreword by John 'Dizzy' Gillespie]

(Book #ID 69819)

Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 30 Museum Street, London Reprinted 1959. London 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, yellow and red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 280 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft and scuffed, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, ink name to the front free end paper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jools Holland (The Drake Music Project)

(Book #ID 114797)

Performance Programme Dated 26th May 2000. 2000

Original stapled illustrated souvenir programme. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 4 pages with photographs. In Fine condition + flyer loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Levin, Floyd [Foreword by Benny Carter]

(Book #ID 80220)

Published by University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles, California First Edition 2000. California 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original beige paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the black cloth spine, blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 337 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Marking to the closed page edges. Very Good clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases to the cover edges, surface scratches. SIGNED by the author to the title page '9th February 2001, To Nina & George Buck - I admire your great contribution to classic jazz & I value your friendship! Floyd Levin'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0520213602

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Lee, Edward

(Book #ID 81426)

Published by Kahn & Averill, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 188 printed pages of text with music scores. Rubs to the cover edges, sun yellowing and marking to the cover, foxing to the top edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900707690

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Bellson, Henry [Edited by] Louis Bellson

(Book #ID 84183)

Published by Robbins Music Corporation Ltd., First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 111 pages of musical score with some monochrome photographs. Light rubbing to the edges and in very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elrick, George

(Book #ID 84559)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Company Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, cream end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Feint foxing to the top edge. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Harry Conn George Elrick 14th January 1991'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185158451X

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