1962 First International Jazz Festival Program – Washington, D.C.

Features:

• Original program from the inaugural International Jazz Festival, held May 31–June 3, 1962 in Washington, D.C.
• Sponsored by the President’s Music Committee of the People to People Program, with President John F. Kennedy as Honorary Chairman
• Duke Ellington served as Musical Host; featured artists include Dinah Washington, J.J. Johnson, Ron Carter, Don Ellis, Eric Dolphy, and more
• Extensive programming: Symphonic Jazz, Gospel, Jazz Ballet Theatre, Chamber Music, Jazz Films, and a Smithsonian Jazz Memorabilia Exhibit
• Jazz Ballet Theatre featured dancers Alan Johnson and a young Michael Bennett, years before his rise to Broadway fame
• Includes rare original inserts: full concert lineup, fold-out schedules, and performance details

Inclusions:
Original program booklet with supplemental inserts including fold-out performance schedules and Jazz Ballet Theatre program.

Provenance:
From the estate of Alan Johnson, choreographer and featured performer in the festival’s Jazz Ballet Theatre segment.

Condition:
Very good condition for its age. Light edge wear to cover; interior pages are clean and sharp. Inserts are complete and unfolded.

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