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Black White Jazz Photography

Tattoo Parlour, New Orleans - American Street Photography Jazz City Nightwalks

Tattoo Parlour, New Orleans - American Street Photography Jazz City Nightwalks

By Morgan Silk

Located in Brighton, GB

'Tattoo Parlour, New Orleans' by Morgan Silk is a black and white print Archival Inkjet Print

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Black and White

Lamu Jazz- Limited edition contemporary print, Black white photo, Woman Portrait
Lamu Jazz- Limited edition contemporary print, Black white photo, Woman Portrait

Lamu Jazz- Limited edition contemporary print, Black white photo, Woman Portrait

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Palladium prints but also silver gelatin photographs. categories : Black and white photography, 20th

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Lamu Jazz- Signed limited edition woman portait print, Contemporary black white
Lamu Jazz- Signed limited edition woman portait print, Contemporary black white

Lamu Jazz- Signed limited edition woman portait print, Contemporary black white

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

thanks to the work of Ian's life partner. categories : Black and white photography, 20th. century

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Black and White, Pigment...

Jerry Schatzberg - Kenny Dorham, Jazz Cat, Photography 1960, Printed After

Jerry Schatzberg - Kenny Dorham, Jazz Cat, Photography 1960, Printed After

By Jerry Schatzberg

Located in Stamford, CT

Available Sizes: 11" x 14" $6,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 16" x 20" $8,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 20" x 24" $10,000.00 Edition of 20 + 4 AP 30" x 40" $16,000.00 Edition of ...

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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Lamu Jazz-Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Singer Music
Lamu Jazz-Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Singer Music

Lamu Jazz-Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Singer Music

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

creating Platinum Palladium prints but also silver gelatin photographs. categories : Black and white

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Chet Baker in Lucca - Jazz Trumpet Player Jazz Chet Baker Portrait

Chet Baker in Lucca - Jazz Trumpet Player Jazz Chet Baker Portrait

Located in Brighton, GB

American jazz trumpet player and singer Chet Baker harmonises on his trumpet whilst sitting on an

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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Jazz Dancers" by Charles Hewitt

"Jazz Dancers" by Charles Hewitt

Located in London, GB

"Jazz Dancers" by Charles Hewitt A series of images showing British jazz trumpeter Humphrey

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Just JAZZ
Just JAZZ

Karol KallayJust JAZZ, 1968

$434Sale Price|88% Off

H 16.15 in W 19.69 in

Just JAZZ

By Karol Kallay

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The photography on photo paper is stamped on the back by the author, certificate of origin will be

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Mid-20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Jazz Dancers (1949) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Jazz Dancers (1949) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Fashion, Retro, Vintage, Car, High Society, Legends, Black and White, B and W

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'
Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dinner Jazz 1948 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
Dinner Jazz 1948 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

Dinner Jazz 1948 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'Dinner Jazz' 1949: American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898 - 1971) enjoys a

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'
Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'

Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'
Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'

Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dinner Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition
Dinner Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition

Dinner Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in Rome. Slim Aarons Dinner Jazz Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome Black and White Photography Slim

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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, New York

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, New York

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.

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1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'
Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'

Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'
Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'

Slim Aarons 'The King of Jazz'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pat Metheny, NYC; From Jazz Katz: The Sounds of New York

Pat Metheny, NYC; From Jazz Katz: The Sounds of New York

By Jimmy & Dena Katz

Located in Denton, TX

Signed, titled, and dated. Series: Jazz Katz: The Sounds of New York Jimmy Katz, born in New York

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dinner Jazz (1949) Limited Estate Stamped

Dinner Jazz (1949) Limited Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Dinner Jazz (1949) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) American Jazz trumpeter and

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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Dinner Jazz American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898 – 1971) enjoys a plate of

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1940s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Dinner Jazz American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898 – 1971) enjoys a plate of

Category

1940s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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The Jazz Singer - black and white abstract contemporary figurative photograph
The Jazz Singer - black and white abstract contemporary figurative photograph

The Jazz Singer - black and white abstract contemporary figurative photograph

By Kimberly Schneider Photography

Located in New York, NY

Unique silver gelatin print (photogram made sans enlarger); from my "From the Ashes" series. My first covid-born cameraless series, inspired due to having an unfinished darkroom at t...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Sequins, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Couples Enjoying Jazz at the Savoy

Couples Enjoying Jazz at the Savoy

By Dennis Stock

Located in New York, NY

Artwork Information: Gelatin silver print; printed c.1958 Flush mounted; signed, titled and annotated in pencil; Dennis Stock/MAGNUM Photos stamp and MAGNUM Photos label and copyrigh...

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1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Count Basie and Jazz Orchestra Vintage Original Photograph
Count Basie and Jazz Orchestra Vintage Original Photograph

Count Basie and Jazz Orchestra Vintage Original Photograph

By Paul Canty

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This stunning black and white portrait features famed jazz legend Count Basie performing on stage

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1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Ella Fitzgerald: The Queen of Jazz Fine Art Print
Ella Fitzgerald: The Queen of Jazz Fine Art Print

Ella Fitzgerald: The Queen of Jazz Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features Ella Fitzgerald leaning back, singign passionately. Ella

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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Lionel Hampton, Jazz Legend on Drums Fine Art Print

Lionel Hampton, Jazz Legend on Drums Fine Art Print

By Maynard Wolfe

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white photograph features American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Jimi performing at Newport Jazz Festival Fine Art Print

Jimi performing at Newport Jazz Festival Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great candid image of the legendary rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix performing at the Newport Jazz

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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This awesome black and white capture features jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Dixieland Jam - Jazz Musicians Black and White Photograph

Dixieland Jam - Jazz Musicians Black and White Photograph

Located in Brighton, GB

Dixieland Jam - Jazz Musicians Black and White Photograph The Dixieland Jazz Band hosts an

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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Cotton Club - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, New York Jazz

The Cotton Club - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, New York Jazz

Located in Brighton, GB

photography, street photography, and of course, celebrity imagery. A gorgeous black and white fibre print

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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

, leaving behind the world of black and white for sun-dazed glamour and frivolity. His intimate portrayals

Category

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Capucine and Jazz Scooter
Slim Aarons Capucine and Jazz Scooter

Slim Aarons Capucine and Jazz Scooter

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity $2150 Jazz Scooter, 1948 Fiber Print 24

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The King of Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition
The King of Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition

The King of Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Rome Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered and stamped by the Slim

Category

1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

Jazz Scooter: Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown, Estate Edition. (40s, Rome)
Jazz Scooter: Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown, Estate Edition. (40s, Rome)

Jazz Scooter: Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown, Estate Edition. (40s, Rome)

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lucille Brown takes control of the Vespa scooter as her husband Louis Armstrong (1898 - 1971) displays his musical appreciation of the ancient Colosseum in Rome. (Photo by Slim Aaron...

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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Estate Edition - Dinner Jazz
Slim Aarons Estate Edition - Dinner Jazz

Slim Aarons Estate Edition - Dinner Jazz

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

produced as Original Colour C-type or Black & White Silver Gelatin Photographs – utilising the original

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1940s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

the original transparency. b/w black and white music musician dining restaurant 1940 40s fashion

Category

1940s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Jazz Scooter 1948
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Jazz Scooter 1948

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Jazz Scooter 1948

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Getty Archive London England and produced utilizing the original transparency. b/w black and white

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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jazz at Stuyvesant Casino
Jazz at Stuyvesant Casino

Jazz at Stuyvesant Casino

By Weegee

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Enraptured jazz fans respond to the trombone of Bunk Johnson's Dixieland Band during a peformance

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Jazz Legends: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Located in Austin, TX

This awesome capture features jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong posed smiling for

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival
Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival

Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival

Located in Austin, TX

Great candid image of the legendary rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix performing at the Newport Jazz

Category

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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Located in New york, NY

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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Backgammon By The Pool, Palm Beach, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Backgammon By The Pool, Palm Beach, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

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By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Black White Jazz Photography For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of black white jazz photography you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 10 Modern versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of black white jazz photography may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of black white jazz photography for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, blue and silver. Creating an object in our assortment of black white jazz photography has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Slim Aarons, Jimmy & Dena Katz, Leni Sinclair, Ian Sanderson and Jack Mitchell are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in silver gelatin print, pigment print and archival pigment print can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Black White Jazz Photography?

The average selling price for a piece of black white jazz photography we offer is $2,000, while they’re typically $284 on the low end and $7,602 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Black-white-photography for You

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.