American jazz trumpet player nicknamed 'Little Jazz,' (1911-1989) whose sophisticated style and impact on Dizzy Gillespie elevate him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop. Scarce vintage 10.25 x 8 lightweight cardstock photo of Eldridge with his trumpet by Maurice of Chicago, signed and inscribed in pencil, "Best wishes to Jack Cosker, from Roy Eldridge, Arcadia Ballroom, 53rd & Broadway.” Notation to lower right dates the photo to 1939. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a tiny edge tear near the upper right corner. The consignor notes that Jack Cosker was a semi-pro trumpet player in the London scene.
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