Charlie Parker and Jazz Club Memorabilia

Book excerpt: Internationally recognized Jazz collecting specialist, Norman R. Saks, has created a coffee table book containing deluxe color photographs of the prized elements to his unique collection, notably his definitive Charlie Parker holdings. There is also a large section on his Louis Armstrong autographed recordings. Many personal letters and original night club documents are pictured. All items are annotated. Mr. Saks wrote a Forward and Phil Schaap, Curator of Jazz at Lincoln Center, begins the book with his Appreciation. Ken Vail designed. There is an astounding amount of previously unpublished Jazz material: all are primary documents. Published by PHIL SCHAAP, CURATOR OF JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, LIBRARY EDITIONS.