Program for the 1961 Jazz at the Philharmonic tour in Britain produced by Norman Granz, 8.25 x 10.5, fully-signed inside in blue ballpoint by the John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie Quintets. Signers are: John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Leo Wright (2), Lalo Schifrin, Bob Cunningham, and Mel Lewis. Nicely presented in an acrylic display case to an overall size of 19 x 13.25. In fine condition, with a couple surface bends and subtle scattered soiling, neither of which detract from the overall beauty of this one-of-a-kind piece. An exquisite item, and the only we have encountered signed in combination by Coltrane and Dolphy—both of whom tragically passed at the hand of disease during the 1960s, at the respective ages of just 40 and 36. During the year of this tour with his quintet, Coltrane was undoubtedly in his prime, recording Olé Coltrane, Africa/Brass, Live! at the Village Vanguard, and part of Impressions, all with the members of the quintet featured here. Certainly one of the finest jazz pieces we have encountered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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