This edition of Upbeat contains an interview with then WBGO Manager, Anna Kosof, that mentions WKCR Jazz programming.

Duke Ellington, Teddy Wilson, Harry James and more!

1997 New York Times Sunday Magazine containing a story on MAX ROACH (with a great color photo): a testament to Roach's longevity and continued vibrancy as an artist!

JAZZ NOTES Numbers: Fall 1992, 4/4, 5/1, 5/2 (1992 - 1993), w/ BILL GOTTLIEB interview!

This compelling work tells the full story behind one of the music industry's greatest and most prolific figures. Quincy Jones relates the milestone events of his five decades in the business with a tone that is equally casual and captivating.

LETTERS FROM YEYITO is a captivating memoir from the beloved Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and fourteen-time Grammy winner, PAQUITO D’RIVERA!

February 1952 issue of the international Jazz magazine PLAYBACK.

Written by the late Edward Berger, his father Morroe Berger & James Patrick. This extraordinary two-volume work was hailed as milestone of jazz literature when it was originally published in 1982.

October 1981 JAZZ LINE (Vol. 2 No. 4) WITH Tal Farlow Cover Story

This issue of Coda Magazine—the great Canadian Jazz periodical—features a cover story on the drummer Dannie Richmond, one of Charles Mingus' closest collaborators!

Dizzy's favorite restaurant was Baumgart's Café in Englewood, New Jersey! We offer a packet of postcards, menus, chopsticks, matchbook, etc.

Rare original publication, WITH CD!

Includes Poster, reviews, clippings, and more!

HOT JAZZ: Fletcher Henderson, Red Nichols and more!

The issue includes some great Jazz headlines from the day, including the news of Roy Eldridge joining Gene Krupa's band, and stories about Jack Teagarden and Tommy Dorsey!

DECCA Records Booklet for the Classic Album set "NEW ORLEANS JAZZ:" ARMSTRONG, NOONE, RED ALLEN & More!

David Fulmer's Valentine St. Cyr is a creole detective in New Orleans circa 1907 who traverses all the vices of Storyville at the time of Jazz's birth.

FIRST EDITION of the first UK publication, hardcover with dust jacket

Janet Coleman and prolific author Young, both friends of Charles Mingus, here present an unconventional, non-chronological, anecdotal account of the personality and contributions of the great jazz bassist and composer.

This issue of JAZZ IMPROV (Winter 2005, Vol. 5 No. 2) features multiple articles on the late, great Phil Woods including a 36 page bio-discography and an exclusive interview!

NY Post December 4, 1969: Jazz at The Roosevelt Grill ad and article

WKCR programming guide featuring the one and only Little Jazz ROY ELDRIDGE.

The Bielefelder Katalog is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference book on Jazz recordings available in Germany.

IAJRC Journal Spring 1998

CAPITOL NEWS bundle: June 1946, December 1946, October 1947; KENTON, et. al!

FIRST EDITION, hardcover with dust jacket!

Three Rivers Press, 2002

through September '20 -early JAZZ & Pop!

Jerome Richardson Press Kit

Hard Cover 1st Edition, 1995!

These two magazines from 2007 (February and June) include articles on such prominent figures in Jazz as Lee Konitz, Frank Foster and Paquito D'Rivera!

"This fascinating collection is a delight for anyone remotely interested in jazz history." - The Jazz Record Center

Roger Pryor Dodge was one of the first serious Jazz critics—this volume collects his writings from 1929-1958. An essential tome of writings on Jazz!!

Featuring HAROLD CUMBERBATCH, Richard Williams, et. al!

With photographs of legendary performers, a discography, and reading list, this book serves as a full introduction for those first exploring the world of jazz.

Jazz Magazine was a short lived publication which ran in the late 1970s and published articles and photos of the highest quality.

FIRST EDITION paperback, signed to "Walter Schaap," by the author!

The Fall 1977 issue (Vol. 2, No. 1) of JAZZ MAGAZINE features an article by the Jazz historian Dan Morgenstern on the first 60 years of recorded Jazz, an extensive story on Art Pepper, an memoir by Paul Desmond and an interview with keyboardist Josef Zawi

This issue features a cover article on the composer Gary McFarland and articles on Fats Navarro as well as the state of Jazz criticism!

September 1987 WKCR Program Guide feat. TEDDY WILSON, & Phil Schaap article!

DECCA Records: Gems of Jazz volume 5, booklet; CONDON, MCPARTLAND, NOONE, & more!

New York Times supplement

This issue, Volume 1 Number 2 of Fall 1980, includes articles on "Creating String Band Swing," "Racsism and the Blues," and an interview with Bill Evans and Carla Bley!

1964 Oak Publications softcover edition (IN ENGLISH) with the first publication of Paul Oliver's essays and drawings

In this engaging book, Will Romano tells the real story of Jimmy Reed for the first time!

THE JAZZ RECORD No. 34, July 1945 Sidney DeParis cover

Exceedingly rare WKCR program guide from November 1987, featuring exclusive articles by Phil Schaap on jazz icons Teddy Wilson and Lester Young.

These four booklets honor Maxine Sullivan, Doc Cheatham, Milt Hinton, and Panama Francis with essays and historic photos.

EUBIE BLAKE 98th Birthday Party Program

The American Jazz Review is a RARE publication that had a short run in the Swing Era. We offer two issues featuring articles on Eddie Condon, Hazel Scott, et. al!

This exceedingly rare issue of Columbia College Today is dedicated to the rich history of WKCR. It features a VERY obscure live recording from a 1941 date at Minton's featuring Thelonious Monk.

Village Vanguard muralist AND brother of Lorraine Gordon!

The definitive starter book for Jazz music, written by the founder of the Institute of Jazz Studies

ThunderMouth Press 1988

HORN OF PLENTY, Robert Goffin's 1947 biography of Louis Armstrong

A collection of selected writings by the one and only Louis Armstrong in the form of letters, articles and unpublished chapters for an intended later autobiography. Armstrong's use of language is as honest, vivid and powerful as his trumpet playing.

Billie Holiday's memoir's signed by the late, great Lawrence Lucie who lived to 101 and was the last survivor of the Billie Holiday Swing Song Tradition recordings!

Jack Reilly is one of the foremost jazz pianists and educators in the Tri-State area. This rare press kit contains a wealth of unique information on Reilly, as well as his handwritten letter to Phil Schaap.

Featuring Tony Parenti's New Orleanians

FIRST EDITION, 2003

JAZZ HOT: In French, #605, November 2003!

Down Beat announces an historic moment: the Newport Jazz Festival’s move to New York.

Rare program for the 12th annual Lester Young Memorial, which took place in New York on March 18, 1996 and featured performances and lectures by many of the foremost figures in jazz.

This June 1978 issue of MUSICIAN & RECORDING WORLD magazine features Free Jazz guitarist Allan Holdsworth!

August 1949 issue of the International Jazz Magazine, Playback! Original!

BARBER TO THE STARS: Sugar Ray Robinson, Louis Armstrong, ROGERS L. SIMON, Contact info!

As the table of contents reveal, the 1962 (7th) Annual contains informative essays on still potent Jazz concerns!

DECCA RECORDS Booklet: Gems of Jazz; HENDERSON, HAWKINS, TEDDY WILSON & more!

ULTRA RARE Swing Era Publication, from TOMMY DORSEY, THE BANDSTAND, May & June 1939!

TWO original Capitol LPs by the great vocalist KAY STARR—Movin' and The Hits of Kay Starr!

We offer the entire New York Post of June 15, 1996, telling of Ella Fitzgerald's passing with the huge headline "Misty Over Ella."

The late Carline Ray (b. 4/21/1925 - d. 7/18/2013) Played at the Savoy with Erskine Hawkins
Played at Sweet Basil's with Doc Cheatham
Performed with Mary Lou Williams
Performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Swing University Profes

Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans is a hugely important volume but it's also just about as entertaining a book on Jazz that has ever been written!

"This fascinating collection is a delight for anyone remotely interested in jazz history." - The Jazz Record Center

Lots of photos, reviews, and much more!

Tenor Master & Soloist on DIZZY's classic "Manteca!"

One of the foremost and longest-running Jazz periodicals, JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1997—the November issue features writing on Jimmy Smith and Harry Klein!

The spring 1977 issue (Vol. 1, No. 3) of JAZZ MAGAZINE was an all-star issue featuring stories on Barry Harris, 50 years of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, two articles on Ornette Coleman, and a photo gallery of Chet Baker and Dizzy Gillespie!

STUBS was a very helpful guide for the best seats in New York City theaters, music halls and stadiums. An historic book for those interested in New York theater, and still helpful today!

he Summer 1977 issue (Vol. 1, No. 4) of JAZZ MAGAZINE features stories on Dexter Gordon and Charlie Parker as well as writings by Yusef Lateef and Paul Bley!

Feat. Stan Kenton, Nat King Cole, et. al!

This extremely rare package includes a program for New York Governor Herbert Lehman's 80th birthday celebration on March 29, 1958, as well as a 12" LP recording of the night's performances by Yip Harburg, Harold Rome, and other jazz giants.

Frank Sinatra feature!

Articles on Ron Carter & Milt Hinton, Benny Goodman, Mercer Ellington, and much more!

This exceedingly rare publication features one of the first print articles on "Thelonius" Monk (misspelled, missing the second 'o')!

Reviews, photos, tips for musicians and much more!

This laminated card is from the August 14, 2009 funeral of the great LAWRENCE LUCIE, the ryhthm guitarist extraordinaire and last surviving member of Billie Holiday's Swing Era recordings!

RCA VICTOR catalogue/booklet bundle: May 1946 catalogue, May 1941 HMV (some pages), & Sept. 1947 booklet!

May 21, 1989

Jules Schwerin, who produced Mahalia Jackson's grammy-winning album, How I Got Over, wrote this excellent biography of Jackson in 1992.

JAZZBEAT: 1991-2003, 9 issues; articles, photos, exclusive content and more!

Art Blakey, Duke Ellington, Lightnin' Hopkins, and more, Vol. 3, No. 1!

The celebrated protégé of the renowned Eubie Blake, Terry Waldo captures the history, personalities, and vibrancy of Ragtime like none other can.

Winter 1978 issue (Vol. 2, No. 2) of JAZZ MAGAZINE features excerpts from John Hammond's autobiography, a cover story on Ron Carter featuring an interview between Carter and Milt Hinton, and an extensive photo essay on Keith Jarrett!

The Minnesota-based arts organization ARTS MIDWEST put out extensive photos, bios, discographies, AND a special record of MARCUS BELGRAVE; ROY BROOKS; RUSTY BRYANT; and ROSCOE MITCHELL in the 1991 JAZZ MASTERS JOURNAL!

"New York's Jazz bible"

DECCA RECORDS Album Booklet: Blue Skies; CROSBY, ASTAIRE!

Chasin' the Trane is a revealing and noble portrait of one of the most complicated and elusive figures in Jazz and American culture at large.

THE GERSHWIN YEARS is the definitive biography of the Gershwin brothers and a lavishly illustrated chronicle of the era their music and lyrics embodied.

FIRST EDITION of the first UK publication, hardcover with dust jacket, no signatures.

hardcover, FIRST EDITION, w/dust jacket!

Also recorded with KING OLIVER - One-of-a-kind!

Rare photos, commentary, etc…!

With essays by R. Crumb, Stanley Crouch, Sarah Vowell, et. al.

Bundle of Catalogues from COLUMBIA RECORDS: 1942 Catalogue, "Music A La Carte," Masterworks May 1942, and more, w/ GOODMAN, JAMES, at. al!

THE essential biography and study of Jazz's first great maestro Jelly Roll Morton by the famous musicologist Alan Lomax.

This bundle gets you 5 issues of the famously high quality Journal of the International Association of Jazz Record Collectors (IAJRC)!

Two-part cover story on "The Style of JOHN COLTRANE," feat. in the Oct. and Nov. issues of The Jazz Review!

An impressive volume of rare (in some cases never before or since published) photos of Jazz artists!! Exceedingly rare! Only four left!!

This issue of Jazz Hot from April 1974 features a survey of Jazz in America in 1974, plus an interview with saxophonist Andrew White and a cover story on trumpeter Hannibal (Marvin Peterson)!

This, Summer 1976, is Vol. 1, No. 1, the very first issue of the great but short-lived periodical, Jazz Magazine!

One-of-a-kind!

1970s Jazz fiction

This 2002 edition; may have been Jimmy Knepper's last performance, came very late in Carrie Smith's career, and Phil Schaap spoke at the event (available signed and/or personalized)!

Little Brown and Co. 1995

From 6/13/1974, this magazine is testament to the widespread love of The Maestro from less than a month after his passing!

Discover the one and only "Little Jazz," Roy Eldridge!!!! Originally running from January 14-19, 1978, this WKCR Festival payed tribute to one of the greatest trumpeters in jazz's history. THIS IS THE VERY LAST COPY of the 3rd Printing

featuring drummer RAY MCKINLEY

The lost periodical: JAZZ, Volume One / Number One June 1942!

FIRST EDITION, Hardcover with dust jacket

RARE! Optional signing and personalization by Phil Schaap, please specify in order notes. A chronological listing of Louis Armstrong's recordings as heard on WKCR's famous 1980 festival.

Maestro DUKE ELLINGTON, Saluted by the Museum of the City of New York, Program!

The November 1996 edition of the WKCR Program Guide, featuring a number of rare and unique jazz articles as well as a complete discography of bassist David Izenzon, who is noted for his work with Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins and Archie Shepp.

This 1986 letter to Walter Schaap includes a sample chapter from Charles Delaunay's autobiography TRANSLATED!!

An enormous work of Jazz history and scholarship, the continuation of Leonard Feather's definitive work is handled masterfully by editor Ira Gitler.

Ragtime master & composer of "I'm Just Wild About Harry:" February 6th and 8th 1979, Baltimore Sun Articles, Blake's Hometown!

With foreword by BRENDA LEE

Held at the West End Collegiate Church, and St. Peters - the Jazz Church

WKCR program guide featuring a cover story on Bird by Phil Schaap, plus a wealth of exclusive Ella Fitzgerald material.

The celebrated protégé of the renowned Eubie Blake, Terry Waldo captures the history, personalities, and vibrancy of Ragtime like none other can.

W.W. Norton & Co., 2010

"This fascinating collection is a delight for anyone remotely interested in jazz history." - The Jazz Record Center

Unique German Jazz catalogue

A good condition copy of the June 1946 issue!
Besides the cover stories seen, there is an article on WOODY HERMAN written by JOHN HAMMOND

This issue, Summer 1979, is Vol. 3, No. 3. It features an article on Clark Terry, a cover story on vibraphonist Gary Burton, a story about Buddy Tate, and research by Jazz scholars Vincent Pelote and Dan Morgenstern!

OKeh, Vocalion, and Columbia Records bundle, 1940-42: HORACE HENDERSON, BENNY GOODMAN, CAB CALLOWAY, and more!

Printed books continue to be the primary source of Jazz information, and Dan Morgenstern's THE JAZZ STORY is a touchstone example of a brief yet accurate Jazz volume!

Featuring images by William Claxton, et. al.

LAST ONE!!!!! Special JAZZ Issue with 3 different covers: Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, & Bobby Hutcherson!

Depression Era Jazz & Blues: ADRIAN ROLLINI, JOE VENUTI, MEMPHIS MINNIE, JOSH WHITE, and more!

Garry recorded w/Mingus & guitarist ARV GARRISON recorded w/BIRD

OKEH & VOCALION August 1940 Catalogue: Transitional issue - HORACE HENDERSON, GENE KRUPA, and more!

Hardcover, FIRST EDITION!

A program and information booklet from the 1998 Frank Sinatra Conference at Hofstra University. Included in these documents are several otherwise-unpublished articles and images pertaining to the legendary crooner.

Music, Records, and Culture from Aristotle to Zappa

A LaRue Brown Watson entity (CLIFFORD BROWN'S widow), Charles Delaunay Obit, Unique essays, interviews, and more!

The continuation of Jazz scholar and producer, Leonard Feather's definitive work, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JAZZ signed by editors Ira Gitler, Benny Powell & Randy Weston!!!

ads, photos, "where the bands are playing," and much more!

The January 1980 Musician Magazine (no. 22) features Stevie Wonder on the cover and an extensive survey of rock and Jazz highlights of the 1970s including the winners of a readers poll on Jazz!

First Edition, Hardcover, w/ slightly water-damaged dust jacket.

MAX ROACH was awarded an honorary Doctorate from Columbia University, on May 16, 2001. The occasion was noted in the Columbia school paper, COLUMBIA SPECTATOR, in the May 23, 2001 Graduation Issue, V CXXV N. 67!

Written by Robert Goffin, an acclaimed jazz historian and personal friend of Louis Armstrong, Horn of Plenty presents a view of Satchmo unmatched in its intimacy and detail.

Originally published as The Collectors Record Club - Jazz Journal

Issue of Jazz Hot from January 1974 features a portrait of Kenny Clarke and an extensive article on Bill Dixon, the second in a series of articles on him!

A brilliant compilation of over one hundred articles on the prolific composer and bandleader by many of the leading voices in jazz. Also features interviews with Duke and several of his personal writings.

LA JAZZ INSTITUTE BEBOP CELEBRATION, May 24-27, 2001, DIZZY!

Kenny Dorham, Art Tatum, Baby Dodds, and more!

Reviews, articles, photos, and much more!

Rare publication from the golden age of Jazz!

PANAMA FRANCIS PRESS KITS 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2001 Funeral Program

translated by Noel Burch

Rare British publication from the Swing Era, edited by Edgar Jackson!

Featuring a cover article on the clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, an interview with Kai Winding, a folk and blues column by John Szwed and record reviews!

"Silver Award" recipients for Jazz writing in The Columbia Review

reviews, articles, and much more!

Jan Reid's 1974 book THE IMPROBABLE RISE OF REDNECK ROCK vividly accounts the history of a music scene in Austin, Texas that fed off country rock, western swing, blues, and bluegrass to create something all its own.

MAX ROACH & RANDY WESTON: NY Times feature article on BeBop Reunion, July 27, 1990!

JOHN COLTRANE Birthday Broadcast feature for WKCR's FINAL program guide.

Hard Cover 1st Edition, 1986!

This back issue of BASS PLAYER magazine (2/2006) has a focus on New Orleans music in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina!

The Guitar Player October 1980 issue features a cover article on rock and fusion musician Jeff Beck, plus an article on Jazz guitarist Michael Gregory Jackson!

A detailed historical analysis of early female blues singers and their role in transforming a folk art into a popular music in the first half of the 20th century. This first-edition copy includes rare, unique photographs of blues' leading ladies.

74th Birthday Celebration, 2001, SIGNED!

There was plenty of Jazz in the January 22, 1959 issue of Downbeat magazine! The marvelous clarinetist Buddy DeFranco got a cover story featuring a photo of him with his son and wife, and an extensive article on his music up to that point.

COMPLETE PAPER!

Oxford University Press, 1999

July 1st - 6th 1979. Comprehensive festival handbook and discography, compiled by Bill Goldberg!

The Winter 1979 issue was the second to last issue of Jazz magazine. It features a cover story on ART BLAKEY!

This issue of JAZZ IMPROV features three articles on Cannonball Adderley as well as transcriptions of many of his solos and a companion CD! An incredible resource for Jazz players and enthusiasts!

MISS PEGGY LEE tells the story of Norma Deloris Egstrom, a shy, abused little girl from Jamestown, North Dakota, who took up the name Peggy Lee, and went on to international renown as a superstar singer.

SQUEEZE MY LEMON is a vast collection of great blues lyrics and phrases along with beautiful photographs of blues artists!!

Jazz Review: MULLIGAN + Blind Lemon Jefferson, and "What Is A Jazz Singer?," Vol. 2 No. 7, August 1959!

Program from the funeral of bebop piano legend Walter Bishop Jr. A longtime member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and a frequent collaborator with such stars as Bird, Miles, and Sonny Rollins, Bishop was a genuine giant of the bebop era.

FRIST EDITION, Hardcover

The August 1996 edition of the WKCR Program Guide, curated by Sharif Abdus Salaam. Available for signing and personalization by Salaam and Phil Schaap.

"THE WAX WORKS" is an early and comprehensive Duke Ellington discography compiled by the late and great BENNY AASLAND.

Life Magazine and Russ Dantzler acknowledge Walter Schaap’s help in getting the remaining musicians to the Harlem Stoop to reprise the famous 1958 Esquire photo!

RCA VICTOR RED SEAL bundle: Jan., May, & June 1941, Sept., 1947, and RCA Record Review 1947!

Proof copy of this stunning panorama of American roots musicians filled with great photos and first person accounts.

Discover the one and only "Little Jazz," Roy Eldridge with this R.E. Festival Handbook and Discography! Originally running from January 14-19, 1978, this WKCR Festival payed tribute to one of the greatest trumpeters in Jazz.

SHOOT ME WHILE I'M HAPPY by Jane Goldberg, 1st Edition, Paperback, no DVD

Published in 1959, THE ART OF JAZZ is a tremendous resource: a collection of essays first published in small magazines and other obscure sources. This is a1st edition, VERY RARE!!!

1997 Photo Jazz Calendar with photo of Phil Schaap and Clark Terry by Norm Harris

Featuring Art Blakey, Leonard Gaskin, Jane Monheit, et. al!

3 pages. By Wilma Dobie, legendary director of the famed Jazz events at the Overseas Press Club, artistic director Earl Hines.

This February 1980 issue features a cover article on the great Freddie Waits! Waits was a talented and influential drummer who played in Max Roach's all percussion ensemble M'Boom.

SWING: June 1940 (V2 N12), w/ an article written by DUKE ELLINGTON