SIGNED photo of WOOLF PHILLIPS, British Big Band leader * London Palladium WWII

Description

This is a signed photo of Woolf Phillips
(1919-2003),
a popular Big Band leader in England. His brother
Sid Phillips (1907-1973) was also a popular Big Band
musician. Sid's son Simon Phillips is a well-known
rock and jazz drummer.
Woolf Phillips began as a tenor sax player, and learned
composition and arranging with the help of his brother.
He became the Director of the Royal Army Medical Corps
(RAMC) band during World War II. Phillips went on to make
many recordings, and worked on radio and television shows.
He performed frequently with great success at the London
Palladium. In later years he moved to California.
This is a b/w
photo,
6.5" by 4.8".
The photo
is inscribed
Sincerely, Woolf Phillips
The photo is signed in milk ink.
The signature is somewhat sloppy (see scan).
If you run your finger lightly over the signature, you can feel the ink.
The photo
is in good condition, with moderate wear.
The corners are clipped, giving the photo an octagonal shape.
Scan 3 shows the reverse side.
The photo is
enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve, for protection.
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