Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y., ca. May 1947
The image is a black and white photograph capturing three jazz musicians in what appears to be a recording studio. In the foreground, there's an individual wearing a hat and holding a saxophone, with two others standing behind them; one on the left plays a double bass and the other on the right holds a trombone. The musician on the right is also holding a microphone to his mouth, indicating they may be performing or recording music.
The text present in the image provides information about the subjects of the photograph: "Illinois Jacquet" is named as the lead saxophonist, and "New York, N.Y." indicates their location. The date "ca. May 1947" suggests that this photo was taken around that time, capturing a moment in the history of jazz music.
The overall composition of the image places the musicians centrally, with each musician occupying their own space within the frame. Their attire and the style of the photograph suggest that it could have been taken during a period when formal attire was common for musicians, although without more context or an understanding of jazz music history, it is difficult to pinpoint their specific role within the genre or the significance of this particular moment in time.
@PhotographerOfTheDay@billyjoebowers Is this description for another image? I’m seeing a tenor sax, a trumpet (with a wah wah mute), and a baritone sax.
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