Dave Bartholomew Big Band Vintage Collectible Ultra Rare Satin Bomber Jacket XL
Vintage Dave Bartholomew team/bomber jacket made in extremely small quantity by the late musician himself around the time of his induction in 2010 for distribution among band members, friends, family, etc.. Black satin with black and white stripes on the sleeves. Gold logo reading "Dave Bartholomew, Hall of Fame Bandleader, Producer, Composer" on the front, 4-color original art featuring Dave Bartholomew playing the trumpet on the back. Ribbed fabric neckline, waist band and wrist cuffs. The stripes on the ribbing are not as bright white as they could be and the hidden inner sides of snaps show signs of age.
There are no stains or holes in the satin or inner lining. From a pet and smoke free home. Measurements lying flat, buttoned, in inches. Chest pit to pit: 26" Length of jacket shoulder to waist: 32" Sleeve end to underarm seam: 23. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding this item.
David Louis Bartholomew (December 24, 1918 - June 23, 2019) was an American musician, bandleader, composer, arranger. He was prominent in the music of New Orleans. Throughout the second half of the 20th century. Originally a trumpeter, he was active in many musical genres, including rhythm and blues. New Orleans jazz, and Dixieland. In his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was cited as a key figure in the transition from jump blues. And swing to R&B and as "one of the Crescent City's greatest musicians and a true pioneer in the rock and roll revolution". Many musicians have recorded Bartholomew's songs, but his partnership with Fats Domino. Produced some of his greatest successes.In the mid-1950s they wrote more than forty hits. Hit Ain't That a Shame. Bartholomew's other hit songs as a composer include I Hear You Knocking.
He was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.