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Lot #585
Red Allen

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Description

Jazz trumpeter and vocalist (1908-1967) whose style has been claimed to be the first to fully incorporate the innovations of Louis Armstrong. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Allen playing his trumpet during a recording session, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Johnny, Best of luck, Sincerely, Henry 'Red' Allen.” In fine condition. Learn more about this photo.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #519 - Ended January 10, 2018