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Offered Here: Monterey Jazz Festival 1958 Official Program. This auction lot features an original official program from the inaugural Monterey Jazz Festival held in 1958. This historic document marks the beginning of one of the world's longest-running and most prestigious jazz events, envisioned by founder Jimmy Lyons and held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The program serves as a vital record of a landmark weekend in music history, which featured a legendary lineup including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dave Brubeck, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Additional Information: The 1958 Monterey Jazz Festival was a pivotal moment in jazz history, setting the stage for what would become an annual gathering of the genre's greatest. Held at the scenic Monterey County Fairgrounds, the festival drew an impressive lineup of performers, some of whom would later be regarded as icons in the jazz world. This program not only provided attendees with a schedule and information about the performers but now offers a glimpse into the roots of a musical tradition that has continued for decades.
Condition: The program is in good condition, exhibiting definite signs of wear, aging, and storage consistent with a souvenir from a 1950s outdoor festival. The spine shows visible creasing, and there is noticeable wear along the edges of the pages. The covers display surface creasing and general handling wear, with a name and additional writing in pen located along the top edge of the front cover.
SKU: KPC7039