Count Basie, Joe Williams 1959 Chicago, IL Jumbo Concert Poster. ...

Description

Count Basie, Joe Williams 1959 Chicago, IL Jumbo Concert Poster. An original cardboard window card advertising all-time great bandleader Count Basie and his orchestra, along with his sidekick vocalist Joe Williams, playing at the famed Regal Theatre in Chicago, IL for one week starting on Friday, November 6, 1959. Toni Harper is also on the bill, a child phenom who appeared twice on the Ed Sullivan Show as a youngster, but by this point was an adult recording albums for RCA Victor, including this year's Lady Lonely, arranged by the esteemed Marty Paich. And comedian Redd Foxx needs no introduction. Measures 22 ¼" x 28" and grades to Near Mint Minus condition. COA from Heritage Auctions.

More Information: This remains the only specimen of this poster that Heritage has ever seen. This exact poster was sold by us back in July 2021, and that buyer has decided to consign much of his collection to Heritage here in spring 2024.

Condition details: Has spots of creasing and bumped corners.


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