Description
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL 1964 is the focus of this original vintage poster by Earl Newman, created as a hand-printed serigraph for a standout night dedicated to jazz’s deepest roots and bravest voices. The poster honors the “Mother of Jazz” with an evening themed “The Blues — Right Now!”—a title that perfectly matches the bold, expressive spirit of the Monterey Jazz Festival at the height of the 1960s jazz explosion.
The artwork presents a striking, sax-era energy: a powerful female performer depicted in dynamic pose against a clean, graphic background that reads as unmistakably “festival” and unmistakably collectible. Beyond the visual impact, the event lineup brings together major blues names and celebrated jazz performers, creating a program that feels both intimate and electric—ideal for collectors who want more than just a poster, but a true snapshot of live music history.
From the standout blues voices—Joe Williams, Big Joe Turner, “Big Mama” Willie Mae Thornton, and Homesick James—to the excitement guaranteed for jazz fans through performances by Pee Wee Russell, Buck Clayton, Vic Dickenson, Bud Freeman, Red Callendar, Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Jon Hendricks, and the major band power of Woody Herman and Duke Ellington, this is a festival piece that captures the breadth of the era in one iconic print.
Condition
This poster is in very fine collector condition with minor, age-appropriate surface wear. Please note that it is a hand-printed serigraph on fine paper, as created by the artist, and it remains strong and display-ready for jazz-room wall placement.
Authentication
Includes a Free Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.
Collector Notes
- Original 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival poster by Earl Newman (hand-printed serigraph on fine paper).
- Event theme: “The Blues — Right Now!” honoring the “Mother of Jazz.”
- Features a lineup including Joe Williams, Big Joe Turner, “Big Mama” Willie Mae Thornton, Homesick James, plus major additional performers such as Pee Wee Russell and Duke Ellington.
- Do not confuse with the small-format 12 x 18 prints.
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