Jazz les Ets Marcel Faivre Circa 1945

This striking original poster from circa 1945 was illustrated by James Rassiat and commissioned by Les Établissements Marcel Faivre, a Parisian firm located at 7 Rue de Montreuil in Vincennes, known for its specialization in modern jazz instruments.

Rendered in bold shades of blue, orange, and yellow, the poster exudes mid-century energy and commercial flair. At its center, a red-haired jazz drummer in a white suit plays a vivid yellow drum set—one of the Faivre company’s featured models—against a rich cobalt background. The composition is full of movement and musicality, with dynamic lettering and playful contrast underscoring the beat and spirit of the post-war jazz revival in France.

The text proudly announces Marcel Faivre as a "Spécialiste du Jazz Moderne" and supplier to Paris conservatories, radio performers, and theater artists, reflecting the company’s position at the heart of France’s cultural resurgence in the 1940s. A stylized saxophone cleverly integrated into the “J” of the word JAZZ adds a delightful graphic element, while Rassiat’s signature can be found discreetly on the left side of the artwork.

Printed by Imprimerie Moriamé, Paris, this piece stands as both a commercial and cultural artifact—celebrating not just musical instruments, but the exuberant rebirth of creativity and nightlife in post-Occupation France.

A superb and rare example of French jazz-era advertising, this poster is ideal for collectors of music memorabilia, mid-century design, or anyone with a passion for the golden age of swing and bebop.

Spectacle - Musique

Spécialiste du modern jazz - un de ses modèles de batterie

Moriame Paris

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