35977-1 - DAVIS, EDDIE 'LOCKJ AW'

DAVIS, EDDIE 'LOCKJ AW'

$200.00
35977-1

(1922 - 1986) American jazz saxophonist, played early in his career with Cootie Williams, Lucky Millinder, Andy Kirk and Louis Armstrong. He began heading his own groups from 1946, and was with Count Basie's Orchestra and Johhny Griffin on several occasions. After temporarily retiring, Davis rejoined Basie in the Sixties.Scarce D.S. "Eddie Davis", 2pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d.], a signed American Federation of Musicians contract empoying Davis and Harry Edison to appear at Bubba's in Fort Lauderdale for twelve evenings from August 18-30, 1980 for a total of $5,500: "Payable in cash to Artist by conclusion of engagement with draw privileges if requested..." Boldly signed, staples at top left, else very good condition.