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Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Miles Davis, and Ray Brown... New York, 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Miles Davis, and Ray Brown... New York, 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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This photograph, taken by the renowned jazz photographer William Paul Gottlieb in 1946, captures a pivotal moment in the history of jazz music. The portrait features an assemblage of some of the most influential figures in the genre, including Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Miles Davis, and Ray Brown. The image was captured on Manhattan Island, New York City, during the golden age of jazz, a time when 52nd Street was the epicenter of the jazz scene in America. Gillespie, with his signature bent trumpet, is seen in the foreground, his expressive face conveying a sense of intensity and creativity. John Lewis, the pianist, sits to his left, his fingers poised above the keys, ready to bring the music to life. Cecil Payne, the baritone saxophonist, is seated to the right of Lewis, his instrument slung over his shoulder. In the background, Miles Davis, the enigmatic trumpeter, looks on, his eyes focused on the scene before him. Ray Brown, the double bassist, is positioned at the back, his hands resting on the strings of his instrument. The photograph is a testament to the camaraderie and creativity that defined the jazz scene in the 1940s. It is a snapshot of a moment in time when jazz music was at its most vibrant and innovative, and these five musicians were at the forefront of the movement. The image is a treasure in the annals of jazz history and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that the genre represents.
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