DS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, December 3, 1956. Shaw Artists Corporation contract for “the personal service of musicians…in the orchestra under the leadership of Art Blakey,” to play “The Pad…Nite Club” for the agreed upon pay of $450.00, “to be paid at the end of engagement,” signed in blue ballpoint at the conclusion, “Art Blakey,” with “(Leader)” added in another hand, along with other signatures. Double-matted with a close-up image of the orchestral leader to an overall size of 20.75 x 15.75. In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, a few trivial spots of soiling, a staple mark and pencil notation at the top border, and a stamp dated December 12, 1956, on the left edge. RRAuction COA.
