[Krupa, Bellson & Lewis] Jazz Drummer Photos Inscribed To Lou Williams & Long & Mcquade Ltd Krupa, Gene ; Louie Bellson And Mel Lewis (Jazz Drummers) Ephemera, Manuscripts, Maps & Music,Film & Photography

Five 8x10 promotional Jazz drummer photos (the 2 Kruppas and 1 Lewis are gelatin silver and the 2 Bellson are halftones) all variously inscribed and / or signed. The signature on the Lewis photo is signed in the photos' negative and thus not "live" ink - as are the other four "live ink" autographs in this collection. The company "Long & McQuade" is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, and, as we are unsure who Lou Williams Jr. & Sr. are, assume that they may have been music store owners. One of the Louie Bellson photos has "March 18 / '79 at Convocation Hall / Toronto, Ont." written in blue ink on the verso. All photos a touch age toned w. only minor wear. A nice collection of drummer signed photos, showcasing three of Jazzdom's most legendary and time-honored players.