David Stone Martin

Norman Granz’ JAZZ CONCERT #1. Norgran Records. David Stone Martin illustration. Jazz represents both the highest level of artistry and sophistication as well as humor, whimsy and wit. DSM captured that playful, inside joke of the music with his fun and and equally sophisticated style.

“Swinging with Flip” Flip Phillips and his Orchestra on Clef Records. Illustration by David Stone Martin.

Lionel Hampton BIG Band. David Stone Martin illustration. Clef Records. Produced by Norman Granz.

Cool David Stone Martin on Norgran.  Johnny Hodges “Dance Bash” (1952) Supervised by Norman Granz.

Coleman Hawkins. A beautiful, early 1950’s David Stone Martin illustration on this Stinson 10″.

A 78 album cover by David Stone Martin on the DISC label.  A collection of traditional jazz legends.

Illinois Jacquet “Collates No. 2″ David Stone Martin illustration for this Mercury 10″.  Supervised by Norman Granz.

Norman Granz. Clef Records. Jam Session #4 Side one: “Oh Lady Be Good.” Side two: “Blues for the Count.” All-star jazz ensemble including Count Basie, Sweets Edison, Stan Getz, Wardell Grey, Buddy DeFranco, Benny Carter, Freddie Green, Buddy Rich, Willie Smith and John Simmons.

Another classic David Stone Martin cover illustration.

Oscar Peterson, Piano; Ray Brown, Bass; Barney Kessel, Guitar and Alvin Stoller, Drums. Cover by David Stone Martin. Recorded 1952 in Los Angeles for Verve.

Clef Records with nice cover by David Stone Martin. This album is a departure from the mainly solo recordings released by Art Tatum as it features a quartet with drummer Alvin Stoller, bassist John Simmons and trumpeter Roy “Little Jazz” Eldridge.