DS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, October 27, 1948. Contract between Sidney Bechet and Columbia Records, with the former granting the latter the rights “to license the mechanical reproduction of the musical composition entitled ‘Shake 'Em Up.’” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Bechet, and countersigned by noted record producer Ben Selvin. In fine condition.
Known as the Dean of Recorded Music, Ben Selvin (1898-1980), per the Guinness Book of World Records, recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs) than any other person. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different record labels during this productive time in the industry, using a different name for each label. His output has been estimated at 13,000 to 20,000 song titles.
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