EARL BOSTIC d1965. American alto saxophonist. His recording career was diverse his musical output encompassing jazz swing jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits including ; "Flamingo" / "Harlem Nocturne" / "Temptation" / "Sleep" / "Special Delivery Stomp" and "Where or When" which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane. He died of a heart attack in New York aged 52 on October 28th 1965

A rare original vintage circa 1940s promo-photograph clearly signed and dedicated (To Paul) in ink by Earl Bostic

25x20cm Photograph

Good

From the substantial and wonderful music / jazz autograph collection of David Ives numbering several hundred items mostly obtained by him during the 1950-80s. He was a frequent concert-goer and well-known writer / contributor for The Jazz Journal from the 1950s corresponding regularily with some of the best known artists of the period. Many of the notes and autographs are dedicated to him. Includes a recent typed letter from a family member further detailing the known history of his collecting. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA

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