American jazz trumpet player nicknamed 'Little Jazz,' (1911-1989) whose sophisticated style and impact on Dizzy Gillespie elevate him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop. Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 James J. Kriegsmann publicity photo of Eldridge coolly playing his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Pour 'Jean,' de Roy Eldridge.” In fine condition. Learn more about this photo.
