[78-L] Esquire Jazz Book 1944

[Howard Hoffmaster]

I remember receiving the book, and in my mind I have the recollection of 
receiving the record also, at some point in time. Not very specific, but the 
best answer I can come up with.

Howard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill McClung" <bmcclung78 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [78-L] Esquire Jazz Book 1944


>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.
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