[MUSIC]. A group of 2 posters from the 1970 and 1972 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals featuring performances by Jr. Walker & the All Stars and Miles Davis.

Aug. 7-9 Ann Arbor 1970 Blues Festival. Ann Arbor: Seri-Graphics, [1970]. 14 x 22 in. poster (wear and creasing to edges and corners, light soiling, not examined outside of shrinkwrap).

Central to the poster is an illustration of a large chain. Red and black text throughout announces festival schedule with performers, location, and ticket information.

[With:] GRIMSHAW, Gary, artist. The Rainbow Corporation in association with Project Community and the University Activities Center Present the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1972. [1972]. 17 x 22 in. poster (very light wear to edges/corners, else good, not examined out of shrinkwrap).

Poster features illustrations and halftone photographic reproductions of performers in bright and bold colors, with festival schedule below and pertinent show and ticket information at bottom.

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[MUSIC]. A group of 2 posters from the 1970 and 1972 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals featuring performances by Jr. Walker & the All Stars and Miles Davis.

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