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Mahalia Jackson, Newport Jazz Festival

Mahalia Jackson, Newport Jazz Festival

By Bert Stern

Located in New York, NY

Mahalia Jackson, Newport Jazz Festival, 1958

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1950s Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Pigment

Chuck Berry, Newport Jazz Festival

Chuck Berry, Newport Jazz Festival

By Bert Stern

Located in New York, NY

Chuck Berry, Newport Jazz Festival, 1958

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1950s Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Pigment

Thelonius Monk, Newport Jazz Festival

Thelonius Monk, Newport Jazz Festival

By Bert Stern

Located in New York, NY

Thelonius Monk, Newport Jazz Festival, 1958

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1950s Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Just JAZZ
Just JAZZ

Karol KallayJust JAZZ, 1968

$441Sale 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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper

Jazz Musicians:  Night Blue City Lights
Jazz Musicians:  Night Blue City Lights

Jazz Musicians: Night Blue City Lights

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

work anticipates developments in color photography by generations. In 1970 he participated in one the

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1980s American Impressionist Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper

Jazz Musicians:  Night Blue City Lights
Jazz Musicians:  Night Blue City Lights

Jazz Musicians: Night Blue City Lights

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

photography by generations. In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major

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1980s American Impressionist Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper

Miles Davis  - The great jazz trumpet player

Miles Davis - The great jazz trumpet player, 1989

$1,559

H 47.64 in W 31.5 in D 0.02 in

Miles Davis - The great jazz trumpet player

Located in Cologne, DE

Miles Davis in Concert, 1989 The image shows the legendary American jazz musician Miles Davis

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1980s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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C Print, Color

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player, 1989

$1,559

H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 0.02 in

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player

Located in Cologne, DE

Chet Baker in Concert, 1989 The image captures the renowned American jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and

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1980s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Color

Trumpet Jazz Musician  and Statue of Liberty

Trumpet Jazz Musician and Statue of Liberty

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

The photo represents a synthesis of Americana. Jazz meets the Statue of Liberty during a perfect

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jazz Photography

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Inkjet

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper, 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

Slim Aarons Jazz Scooter 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Slim Aarons Jazz Scooter 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Daughter China Moses, Jazz, Signed Photograph, 1987
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Daughter China Moses, Jazz, Signed Photograph, 1987

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Daughter China Moses, Jazz, Signed Photograph, 1987

By Jean-Michel Voge

Located in New york, NY

). The musician’s successful career as a jazz singer in Europe began upon her arrival in the City of

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Arc...

"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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Black and White

Julie London - Portrait Julie London Jazz Singer Beverly Hills Hotel Hollywood
Julie London - Portrait Julie London Jazz Singer Beverly Hills Hotel Hollywood

Julie London - Portrait Julie London Jazz Singer Beverly Hills Hotel Hollywood

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Julie London - Portrait Julie London Jazz Singer Beverly Hills Hotel Hollywood by Slim Aarons 16 x

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20th Century American Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

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

Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Slim Aarons King of Jazz 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Slim Aarons King of Jazz 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Slim Aarons King of Jazz 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Slim Aarons King of Jazz 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Pigment, 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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Original Miles Davis jazz artist black and white photo in ebonized frame. Signed
Original Miles Davis jazz artist black and white photo in ebonized frame. Signed

Original Miles Davis jazz artist black and white photo in ebonized frame. Signed

Located in Buchanan, MI

Original Miles Davis jazz artist black and white photo in ebonized frame.. We have a large

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Paper

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

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

Lamu Jazz - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This image was

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jazz Photography

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

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Louis Armstrong, Jazz Star of the Trumpet Fine Art Print

Louis Armstrong, Jazz Star of the Trumpet Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This color action shot features one of the most influential figures in jazz, trumpeter Louis

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1960s Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and

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1960s Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

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1960s Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Photo of Jazz Greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie by Don Hunstein, 1961
Photo of Jazz Greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie by Don Hunstein, 1961

Photo of Jazz Greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie by Don Hunstein, 1961

Located in Portland, ME

This gelatin silver photo print depicts the first and only meeting of jazz legends Duke Ellington

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1960s American Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Paper

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

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1950s Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Thelonious Monk, Vintage Jazz Journal

Thelonious Monk, Vintage Jazz Journal

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H 12 in W 9 in D 0.25 in

Thelonious Monk, Vintage Jazz Journal

By Thelonious Monk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Claxton. Blue Note. Jazz Photography.    

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1960s Vintage Jazz Photography

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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

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

Slim Aarons - Dinner Jazz - Estate Stamped Edition Limited to 150 only American Jazz trumpeter

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Dinner Jazz American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Jazz Scooter Lucille Brown takes control of the Vespa scooter as her

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Slim Aarons Jazz Scooter 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Slim Aarons Jazz Scooter 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition

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1940s Modern Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

1949: Photographers taking pictures of American jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong (1901

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1940s American Realist Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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 Vintage Jazz Photography

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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

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Jazz Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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Vintage Jazz Photography For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of vintage jazz photography you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Surrealist, Art Deco and Modern versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage jazz photography from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of vintage 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, beige, silver and blue. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of vintage jazz photography — no matter the origin — is easy, but Paul Canty, Fred McDarrah and Eugene Robert Richee each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in silver gelatin print, paper and photographic paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Vintage Jazz Photography?

A piece of vintage jazz photography can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $1,600.

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.