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Portrait of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, and Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947 Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, and Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947 Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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This photograph, captured by the renowned jazz photographer William Paul Gottlieb in August 1947, showcases an intimate moment at the Three Deuces jazz club located on Manhattan's 52nd Street in New York City. The image features three pioneering figures of the jazz world: Charlie Parker on alto saxophone, Tommy Potter on double bass, and Max Roach on the drums. The Golden Age of Jazz was in full swing during the 1940s, and the Three Deuces was a popular nightspot where musicians and fans alike gathered to experience the raw energy and innovation of the genre. In this photograph, Parker, Potter, and Roach embody the spirit of the era with their focused expressions and the dynamic interplay of their instruments. Parker, known as "Bird," was a trailblazing saxophonist who revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic technique and groundbreaking compositions. Potter, an accomplished double bassist, provided the rhythmic foundation for countless jazz recordings and performances. Roach, a visionary drummer, was a pioneer of bebop and helped shape the future of jazz with his innovative approach to the instrument. Gottlieb's photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of jazz music and the enduring influence of these three influential artists. The image, taken in a dimly lit, smoky jazz club, transports us back to a time when the art of jazz performance was at its zenith.
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