Original publicity photograph of Duke Ellington, Oscar Pettiford, Billy Strayhorn, and Lloyd Trotman, 1952

New York: Mercer Records, 1952. Vintage publicity photograph of recording supervisor Leonard Feather with pianists Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with cellist Oscar Pettiford and bassist Lloyd Trotman, produced to promote their record for Mercer Records. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of photographer William "Popsie" Randolph.

Pettiford's performance marked one of the first appearances of cello in jazz.

10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased at the left corners.

[Book #159792]