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Wonderful piece of Washington, D.C. jazz history featuring an original Charlie’s Georgetown club card hand-signed in red ink by legendary jazz vibraphonist Red Norvo.
The card also features Charlie Byrd’s printed/facsimile signature. Byrd was associated with Charlie’s Georgetown, the celebrated Washington jazz venue that operated during the early 1980s.
One side of the card asks patrons to keep conversation to a minimum out of respect for the performing artists. The reverse advertises the club’s $8.00 per-person music charge plus a two-drink minimum, giving this piece terrific period character.
DETAILS:
- Original vintage Charlie’s Georgetown club card
- Hand-signed by Red Norvo in red ink
- Charlie Byrd signature is printed/facsimile, NOT hand-signed
- Washington, D.C. jazz memorabilia
- Vintage early 1980s
- Printed on textured card stock
- Both sides shown in photographs
- Visible age/storage wear, including a red mark near the upper corner
- Autograph has not been professionally authenticated
- Sold as pictured
Red Norvo performed at Charlie’s Georgetown, including a documented 1981 engagement with Charlie Byrd, giving the signed card a particularly nice historical connection to the venue.
A fantastic display piece for collectors of Red Norvo, Charlie Byrd, vintage jazz, Washington D.C. history, or historic nightclub memorabilia.
NOTE: PLACE CARD IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION, THERE IS A RED STAIN (UNKNOWN ON TOP) PICTURED.
