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Portrait of Jose Mangual, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Jose Mangual, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jose Mangual, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947
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This evocative black and white portrait captures the intensity and focus of Jose Mangual as he plays his bongos at the Glen Island Casino in New York, New York, during the summer of 1947. The image, taken by renowned photographer William Paul Gottlieb, is a poignant reminder of the Golden Age of Jazz and the cultural richness of the 1940s. Mangual, a Puerto Rican percussionist, is shown in profile, his eyes closed in deep concentration as his hands fly over the drums. The bongos, a traditional Afro-Cuban percussion instrument, rest on a table in front of him, surrounded by a sea of green felt. The setting, the Glen Island Casino, was a popular destination for jazz lovers and gamblers alike, and the casino's ballroom was a regular venue for live music performances. The photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of jazz music and its diverse cultural influences. The decade of the 1940s was a pivotal time in American history, marked by significant social and political changes. The country was recovering from the aftermath of World War II, and jazz music, with its improvisational spirit and multicultural roots, reflected the spirit of innovation and experimentation that characterized the era. Gottlieb, a pioneering photographer, captured the essence of this moment in history through his evocative portraits of jazz musicians. His work is an invaluable contribution to the heritage of American arts and culture, and this image of Jose Mangual playing his bongos at the Glen Island Casino is a prime example of his mastery of the medium.
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