This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2024
Collection of 1930s-50s New York Air Check Jazz and Orchestra Records. Over 85 air check and radio recordings, with New York radio station notations typed or notated on the majority of labels (including WOR, WNBC, WEAF, WJZ, WABC, and others). Musicians, bandleaders, and orchestras represented include Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Irving Fields Trio, “Stuff” Smith, Noble Sissle & Orchestra, Una Mae Carlisle, Oscar Dumont, Gloria Parker, Tom Grant’s Orchestra, Noro Morales, Vincent Lopez, Leighton Noble Orchestra, and others. Acetate discs, generally 10” to 12”, and including a dozen jumbo discs (approx. 16”). On various labels including Nola, Chappie Willet, Star Record Co., Universal Recorders, Rockhill Recordings, and others. In paper sleeves, some with outer printed paper labels bearing various notations. Condition varies, generally G+ to VG+. Third-party shipping required.