^Lot 918 Claude Hopkins

Jazz stride pianist and bandleader (1903-1984) who played at the Savoy and Roseland ballrooms and the Cotton Club. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo for Claude Hopkins and his orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fred Sourbeck, any time I can be of any service call on me, it was a real pleasure, Best wishes, Claude Hopkins.” Scattered creases and impressions, a small tear to the right border, and some scattered light silvering, otherwise fine condition.