July 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, July 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/21/2016
Rare 1930s autographs of all members of the Nat King Cole Trio, formed in Los Angeles as Cole was already considered a leading jazz pianist. Each signs in pencil: ''Sincerely Nat King Cole'', ''Johnny Miller'' (who replaced original double bass member Wesley Prince) and guitarist ''Oscar Moore''. With nine additional signatures in pencil on verso, including trumpeters Irving Randolph and Doc Cheatham, drummer Leroy Maxey, pianist Bennie Payne, saxophonists Walter Thomas, Andrew Brown, Garvin ''Bush'' Bushell, Chu Berry and vocalist Cab Calloway. Detached autograph booklet leaf measures 5.5'' x 4''. Minor toning throughout and a small .5'' tear along top edge. Very good. Pre-certified by JSA.
Nat King Cole Trio Autographs -- Plus Nine Additional Signatures of 1930s Jazz Legends
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