Up for sale is a lot of two (2) booklets containing piano solo arrangements, in the boogie-woogie style, of popular tunes. One has 11 different songs, each arranged by Hazel Scott. The other has 13 different songs, each arranged by Maurice Rocco.
These were both published by the Robbins Music Corporation and each bears a copyright date of 1943. Each measures about 11.875 inches tall by about 9 inches wide. The Hazel Scott booklet has 24 pages, not including the covers. The Maurice Rocco booklet has 28 pages, not including the covers. Please see photos # 5 & 6 of this listing, showing a sample page from each volume, which will give you an idea of the technical level of the transcriptions.
Hazel Scott (1920 - 1981) was born in Trinidad and was an accomplished jazz and classical pianist. In 1950, she became the first Black American to host her own television show (The Hazel Scott Show). Her career faltered after her testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee during the McCarthy era, forcing her to live abroad for many years.
Maurice Rocco (1915 - 1976) was a top night club performer during the 1940s. He is remembered for playing the piano while standing (rather than using a piano bench). He was also a composer and recorded a number of sides for Decca. After some legal difficulties (for passing bad checks), he lived abroad eventually becoming a permanent resident of Thailand, where he performed in the Bamboo Room of the Oriental Hotel.
Please see complete description of condition and photos. Sold as is.
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