[Rarebooks] FS: Louis Armstrong concert program, signed by Billy Kyle

[Bob Petrilla]

Armstrong, Louis (1901-1971). LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND HIS CONCERT GROUP: The
Ambassador of Jazz. Signed by Billy Kyle. NY: Associated Booking, Circa
1955. First Edition. 20pp; illus throughout from photographs. Armstrong's
"concert group" for this appearance included Velma Middleton, Trummy Young,
Edmond Hall, Billy Kyle, Barrett Deems, and Mort Herbert. The cover shows
Satchmo dressed an an ambassador, a briefcase in his right hand and his
trumpet under his left arm. 12" x 9" Very Good. Pictorial Paper Covers.
Signed on the cover by Billy Kyle, although his signature is now faded.
Includes "Louis Armstrong, an Official Biography," "Hughes Panassie in the
Real Jazz," and "An Appreciation of Louis Armstrong" by Tallulah Bankhead.
  $75.00

Trade discount, 20%.  Postpaid in US.



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