[78-L] Esquire Jazz Book 1944

[Bill McClung]

I was in Midland TX today and bought a copy of the 1944 Esquire Jazz Book in
magazine form.

The front cover says "Price $1 including record inside back cover."
But bound into the magazine is a card that says "Priorities delay
demonstration record---We had planned to include a demonstration record with
the Esquire Jazz Book at no cost to you...but due to last-minute priorities
on materials, we were unable to produce it.  If you would like to be put on
the mailing list for the record, sign your name and address on the back of
this card, and we'll send you one if and when priorities are lifted.  This
may be within the next few months, or may be after the duration."

So was a record produced?

The record consisted of exerpts of Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Johnny
Hodges, Jack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Al Casey, and Art
Tatum.  They were taken from commerically released recordings.