[Jazz & Song] [Peterson, Oscar. (1925 - 2007)] Lowe, Jacques.. Two Inscribed Presentation Copies to Oscar Peterson. Two inscribed volumes of jazz photographs from the library of Oscar Peterson:


"Jazz – Photographs Of The Masters" - Deluxe hardcover color illustrated volume by Jacques Lowe, signed and effusively inscribed by the author to the great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, whose photograph and story appears on pages 70-71.


"Jazz Lives – 100 Portraits in Jazz" - Deluxe hardcover color illustrated volume by Gene Lees, photographs by John Reeves, signed and inscribed by Lees to Peterson, whose photograph and story appear on pages 60-61. Gene Lees was a journalist and music critic who became better known for writing books about jazz and jazz musicians, as well as being a lyricist. He published a syndicated Jazzletter, and later published three compilations of those as books. Gene and Oscar knew each other quite well and were friends for many years.


Two Letters of Authenticity from Kelly Peterson, Trustee of the Estate of Oscar Peterson and General Manager of Regal Recordings, Ltd. accompany the volumes.