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Musikhalle, Hamburg May 1979 concert poster
Original first printing concert poster advertising American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader Lionel Hampton at the Musikhalle in Hamburg [Germany] on Saturday, 26th May, 1979, presented by Pater Walter and Ulrich Gerhartz’s Konzertmanagemnt Kiel in cooperation with Konzertdirektion Collien. Hampton was touring Europe with a star ensemble that included Curtis Fuller, Paul Jeffrey, Paul Moen, René McLean, Joe Newman, Charles Sullivan, Wild Bill Davis, Richie Pratt, and Gary Maccoroppi. Lionel Hampton died on 31st August, 2002, aged 94, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, immediately adjacent to both Miles Davis and Duke Ellington’s graves.
The poster measures 59.2 x 83.8 cm (approx. 23.3″ by 33″ inches) and is beautifully printed in red and black inks on thin, coated paper stock. Neatly folded thrice, else in near excellent condition. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have concerning this item. Additional images of the poster available on request.
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