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[MUSICIANS]. GOODMAN, Benny (1909-1986). Typed letter signed ("Benny Goodman") to A.C. Spectorsky, New York, 10 January 1964. 1 page, 8vo, on Goodman's stationery. "I read the 'Noble Experiment' with great interest, because as you know I was the youngster playing in some of the cafes at that time and remembered quite vividly the mobs and people he was talking about. In retrospect, I had the same feeling that he did about the gangsters during that period. They did have their private wars and as far as I can remember, his point of view was quite correct." Ben Hecht's "The Noble Experiment" was published in Playboy, December 1963.
PORTER, Cole (1892-1964). Typed endorsement signed ("Cole Porter") at bottom of note by A.C. Spectorsky, Chicago, 12 October 1962. 1 page, 12mo. Spectorsky writes to Porter asking whether or not he liked "Come to Me, My Melancholy Dane" by Ray Russell. Porter has typed: "'PRO' instead of AGAINST" at bottom and signed his name.
MANCINI, Henry (1924-1994). Four autograph letters signed and one typed letter signed ("Hank Mancini" and "Hank") to Hugh Hefner, [Northridge, Ca.], 2 May 1960-14 September 1962. Together 5 pages, 4to and 8vo, on Mancini's stationery. Mentioning Rosemary Clooney and "one helluva party." With 'Moon River' and the 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' album still swingin' pretty good, R.C.A. decided to pass on the proposed single release of the 'Playboy Theme'!.." (7 Feb 1962). With carbon's of Hefner's return correspondence.
VALLÉE, Rudy (1901-1986). Typed note signed ("Rudy Vallée") to A.C. Spectorsky, New York, [December 1963]. 1 page, oblong 8vo. "I didn't care too much for the ADORATION article too far out and difficult reading, but the BRUCE saga is a WOW!!... I think I could supply you with a regular article on SHOW BUSINESS that would make your hair curl would you be interested?" With two blank Christmas cards from the Vallées.
COPLAND, Aaron (1900-1990). Two typed letters signed ("Aaron Copland") to Nat Hentoff and Murray Fisher, Peekskill, 9 July and 30 July 1964. Together 4 pages, square 8vo, on Copland's stationery. Relating to his interview in Playboy conducted by Hentoff. To Hentoff: "May I say frankly that I did not understand that my interview with you was to be presented to the public in the form of an imaginary symposium. I see no particular objection to dramatizing my part of our discussion in this way, except that I consider it essential that the article be preceded by a clear explanation that this is not a panel discussion." He states that he is unwilling to release all reproduction rights. A photocopy of Murray's response is included which prompts Copland's response: "I feel quite innocent in regard to this matter... In order to be helpful to Mr. Hentoff I shall withdraw my objection to the use of the transcript in the guise of an actual panel discussion. This frees the publication in Playboy as far as my participation is concerned." (10)
PORTER, Cole (1892-1964). Typed endorsement signed ("Cole Porter") at bottom of note by A.C. Spectorsky, Chicago, 12 October 1962. 1 page, 12mo. Spectorsky writes to Porter asking whether or not he liked "Come to Me, My Melancholy Dane" by Ray Russell. Porter has typed: "'PRO' instead of AGAINST" at bottom and signed his name.
MANCINI, Henry (1924-1994). Four autograph letters signed and one typed letter signed ("Hank Mancini" and "Hank") to Hugh Hefner, [Northridge, Ca.], 2 May 1960-14 September 1962. Together 5 pages, 4to and 8vo, on Mancini's stationery. Mentioning Rosemary Clooney and "one helluva party." With 'Moon River' and the 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' album still swingin' pretty good, R.C.A. decided to pass on the proposed single release of the 'Playboy Theme'!.." (7 Feb 1962). With carbon's of Hefner's return correspondence.
VALLÉE, Rudy (1901-1986). Typed note signed ("Rudy Vallée") to A.C. Spectorsky, New York, [December 1963]. 1 page, oblong 8vo. "I didn't care too much for the ADORATION article too far out and difficult reading, but the BRUCE saga is a WOW!!... I think I could supply you with a regular article on SHOW BUSINESS that would make your hair curl would you be interested?" With two blank Christmas cards from the Vallées.
COPLAND, Aaron (1900-1990). Two typed letters signed ("Aaron Copland") to Nat Hentoff and Murray Fisher, Peekskill, 9 July and 30 July 1964. Together 4 pages, square 8vo, on Copland's stationery. Relating to his interview in Playboy conducted by Hentoff. To Hentoff: "May I say frankly that I did not understand that my interview with you was to be presented to the public in the form of an imaginary symposium. I see no particular objection to dramatizing my part of our discussion in this way, except that I consider it essential that the article be preceded by a clear explanation that this is not a panel discussion." He states that he is unwilling to release all reproduction rights. A photocopy of Murray's response is included which prompts Copland's response: "I feel quite innocent in regard to this matter... In order to be helpful to Mr. Hentoff I shall withdraw my objection to the use of the transcript in the guise of an actual panel discussion. This frees the publication in Playboy as far as my participation is concerned." (10)