Jazz, U.S.A. by Gerry Mulligan Original Advertising Poster

CIRCA 1962 A.D.

(22 grams, 76.2 x 50.6 cm).

Off-white ground with black overprinted text and spot yellow block; 'Melody Maker' advertising poster; footnote 'Printed and issued by Odhams Press, Long Acre, London WC2'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

Footnotes

Gerry Mulligan was an important 20th century composer, arranger, saxophonist and conductor, who played a leading role in the development of jazz and contemporary music. The poster advertises a serialised commentary on the contemporary music scene which appeared in 'Melody Maker'. The footnote reference is to the Odhams publishing venture which folded in 1968.

CONDITION

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