William Claxton Black and White 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
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 Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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
Category
1960s William Claxton Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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