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Dec 17, 2018 · A Great Day in Harlem: behind Art Kane's classic 1958 jazz photograph | Music | The Guardian. The young art director’s idea to photograph as many of the luminaries of the New York jazz scene...
A Great Day in Harlem or Harlem 1958 is a black-and-white photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem, New York, taken by freelance photographer Art Kane for Esquire magazine on August 12, 1958. The idea for the photo came from Esquire ' s art director, Robert Benton, rather than Kane.
Aug 12, 2019 · Photographer Art Kane took the most wonderful photograph in jazz history, featuring 57 of the best jazz musicians ever: A Great Day In Harlem.
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Nov 9, 2017 · A Great Day in Harlem is a 1958 black and white group portrait of 57 notable jazz musicians photographed in front of a brownstone in Harlem, New York City. The photo has remained an important object in the study of the history of jazz.
Jan 19, 2019 · Sixty years ago this month, Esquire Magazine released its issue featuring what would become an iconic photo: 58 legendary jazz musicians gathered in front of a Harlem townhouse. Now, a new book...