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William Claxton Art

American, 1927-2008

William Claxton, a native of Pasadena, California, is a world-renowned photographer of jazz musicians. He is best known for establishing the visual concept for West Coast Jazz photography, the photographing of musicians in natural and healthful settings associated with the California lifestyle. Musicians photographed by Claxton include such legends as Duke Ellington, Shorty Rogers, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk.

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Artist: William Claxton
Coleman Hawkins
By William Claxton
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Titled in pencil, verso William Claxton copyright stamp in black ink, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Pasadena, ...
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style William Claxton Art

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Silver Gelatin

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