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Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, George Handy...New York, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, George Handy...New York, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, George Handy, and Dizzy Gillespie, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947
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Band Bass Player Bill Gottlieb Chubby Jackson Dave Lambert David Alden Lambert Dizzy Gillespie Double Bass Player Double Bassist Ethnicity George Handy George Joseph Hendleman Gillespie Dizzy Golden Age Of Jazz Gottlieb William P Gottlieb William Paul Greig Stewart Jackson Handy George Jackson Chubby Jazz Age Jazz Band Lambert Dave Mixed Race Group Music Industry William P Gottlieb William Paul Gottlieb
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This black and white portrait, captured by renowned photographer William Paul Gottlieb in his New York office around July 1947, showcases an intimate moment with an esteemed group of jazz musicians: Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, and Dizzy Gillespie. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the 1940s and the golden age of jazz in America. Dave Lambert, with his direct gaze and confident demeanor, is seated in the foreground, holding a saxophone. To his left, Chubby Jackson, the double bassist, leans in, deep in conversation with his bandmates. George Handy, the pianist, and Dizzy Gillespie, the legendary trumpeter, both look intently at the camera, adding an air of intrigue and excitement to the scene. The mixed-race group, consisting of African American and Caucasian musicians, represents the diverse and inclusive nature of the jazz scene during this era. The musicians' ethnicities are not a barrier, but rather a testament to the power of music to bring people together. The photograph, taken as a film negative, has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to its historical significance. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen in black and white, that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today. This image is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast, art collector, or history buff, and serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of jazz on American culture.
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