An extremely rare program for the 1959 New York Jazz Festival, autographed by John Coltrane and Betty Carter.  This 16 page program is loaded with photographs, essays and biographies of the artists who played, including Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, and Coltrane and Carter.  Coltrane has signed the page with his photograph “Thanks, John Coltrane” in blue ballpoint pen, and Carter signed her page “To Joe, Musically Yours, Betty Carter” in black ballpoint.  The program, with art by David Stone Martin,  measures 8 1/2″ x 11″ and is in excellent condition. Coltrane’s autograph is extremely rare and sought after (while forgeries abound.)   These signatures have been authenticated by music autograph expert Roger Epperson, and his letter of authenticity is included, as is Recordmecca’s written lifetime guarantee.