Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of jazz. Handwritten musical arrangements in pencil on a pair of staved sheets. The first, measuring 9.5 x 12.5, headed at the top “Alto, No. 1, composed by Elmo Hope,” bears approximately 32 bars of music; the second, measuring 6.75 x 10.75, headed at the top, “Serenade,” features approximately six bars of music on the front, with additional musical notations on the reverse. The reverse of both sheets bear “2005 Jowcol Music” copyright stamps; the arrangements were originally consigned by the Coltrane Family to Guernsey’s Auction. In very good condition, with two small edge tears. Pre-certified REAL.
