[Tacos Jazz Band]

[Tacos Jazz Band] photograph (signed by band members)

Mexico City: [1930s].

10" x 8" black and white photograph with matting (7.25" x 5" photograph alone); includes signatures of all band members on verso. Band name is likely "Tacos Jazz Band" - a rare (and potentially only) photo of this band, as confirmed by foremost Mexican jazz historian (who also assisted with the name transcriptions), “the photo is unique.” Inscription on the back in Spanish language, translated to English: "For our dear and fine friend Mr. Eduardo M., as a loving memory of the Gorcos Jazz Band. México, June 12-1926 / Roberto G. F., piano / Leopoldo Zavala, saxophone / Juan Concha B., trumpet / Fernando Vazquez, banjo / Pedro Plata, violín / José G. Manrique, drums" Photograph is slightly smudged; matting slightly creased and smudged. 

. Item #313

Price: $750.00