[Tacos Jazz Band]

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

Mexico City: [Tacos Jazz Band], n.d. [1930s].

10" x 8" black and white photograph with matting (7.25" x 5" photograph alone); includes signatures of all band members on verso. The band name is likely "Tacos Jazz Band" – this is a rare (and potentially only) photo of this band, as confirmed by a 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