Otis Spann Memorial Field, Ann Arbor, MI 9/8-10/72
Catalog No. DET-oti.1972.09.08
The 1972 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival was large event and featured many big acts of the day such as Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Dr. John, Miles Davis. The poster was beautifully done by Gary Grimshaw and is very scarce. The image was also used to produced a color post card sized handbill as well as a thin paper monochromatic handbill. The color handbill shows up with some regularity but the monochrome version is very rare.
The original poster was printed on white stock and measures approximately 17" x 22".
The original Type A handbill was printed on white stock and measures approximately 4⅛" x 5".
The original Type B handbill was printed on thin white stock and measures approximately 8" x 11".
Artists:
Performers:
- Howlin' Wolf
- Otis Rush
- Muddy Waters
- Freddie King
- Sun Ra
- Dr. John
- Luther Allison
- Miles Davis
- Jr. Walker and the All Stars
- Seigal Schwall
- Contemporary Jazz Quintet
- Art Ensemble of Chicago
- Hound Dog Taylor
- Mighty Joe Young
- Archie Shepp
- Sippi Wallace with Bonnie Raitt
- Mojo Boogie Band
- Bobbie Bland
- Charles Mingus Ensemble
- Little Sonny
- Leo Smith with Marion Brown
- Lightnin' Slim
- Boogie Woogie Red
Items available
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DET-oti.1972.09.08 (Product#3182) |
Original Poster |
SOLD OUT |
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DET-oti.1972.09.08 (Product#3183) |
Original Handbill - Type ACondition: Near Mint |
$100.00 |
AVAILABLE |
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DET-oti.1972.09.08 (Product#3184) |
Original Handbill - Type BCondition: Near Mint - |
$150.00 |
AVAILABLE |