ISRAEL CROSBY SIGNED SLIP, JAZZ DOUBLE BASSIST, AHMAD JAMAL TRIO

Israel Crosby (1919-62) Signed Slip, "Sincerely Israel Crosby", 5.25 x 4.5, by the jazz double-bassist born in Chicago, Illinois. One of the finest to emerge during the 1930s, he is best known as a member of the Ahmad Jamal trio from 1957 to 1962. He is credited with taking the first recorded bass solo on his 1935 recording of "Blues of Israel" with drummer Gene Krupa (Prestige PR 7644) when he was only 16. In fine condition. 

$110   #12099