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Lot #4181
Buck Clayton Signed Photograph

"Best wishes to Al Cass, I sure 'dig' your mouthpiece"

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"Best wishes to Al Cass, I sure 'dig' your mouthpiece"

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Clayton by Popsie Randolph, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to the noted inventor and brass mouthpiece manufacturer, "Best wishes to Al Cass, I sure 'dig' your mouthpiece. Sincerely, Buck Clayton.” In fine condition. In addition to Clayton, Cass counted the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Roy Eldridge, Harry Sweets Edison, Booker Little, and Blue Mitchell among his top clientele. Cass's 'Fast' valve, key, and slide oil continues to be manufactured and sold to this day.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #621 - Ended November 18, 2021





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