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William Claxton Photography

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

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 Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960

Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960, printed 1992 Signed, titled, dated, & numbered in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print 11 x 14 in...

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1960s William Claxton Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Times Square, NYC, 1960

Times Square, NYC, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Times Square, NYC, 1960, printed 1999 Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Image: 9-1/8" x 13-1/4", Paper 11" x 14", Matted: 16...

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1960s William Claxton Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960

Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960, printed 1992 Signed, titled, dated, & numbered in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print 1...

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1960s William Claxton Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dizzy Gillespie, New York City 1960

Dizzy Gillespie, New York City 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Gelatin silver print 11 x 14 inches; Signed, titled, dated & numbered in pencil on verso Edition 8 of 25

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1960s William Claxton Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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