American jazz composer, pianist and band leader (1920–2012). Vintage one page program, 5.5 x 8.5, for the Ravinia Festival held on July 11, 1955, signed on the reverse in ballpoint and felt tip by Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates, and Joe Dodge. Also included is a brief 1999 TLS from Brubeck, signed “Dave,” on a picture postcard which reads: “Many thanks for sharing the Ravinia program with me. I remember the occasion well.” Central horizontal and vertical folds to page, and some light wrinkling and creasing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Learn more about Larry Rafferty.
