The Spirit of Jazz Arrives at the Getty Images Gallery in London |
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| Written by Darcey Livingston |
| Tuesday, 06 October 2009 02:14 |
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Spanning over 80 glorious years from 1927 to 2009, the exhibition includes a selection of rare and previously unseen images featuring some of the finest, most infamous jazz men and women performing at the peak of their heady careers. The high energy of some of the most legendary performances in jazz history is captured in glorious detail in this exhibition, from the sharp suits and instruments, right down to the last bead of sweat. Just some of the magical moments captured on camera include Big Jay McNeely lying on his back, blowing his saxophone with fierce energy as ecstatic fans cheer him on; 'Lady Day' Billie Holiday singing in the spotlight; American banjo player Mike McKendrick performing in Chicago and Louis Prima, jumping and jerking as he plays his trumpet. Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Eartha Kitt also feature but it is not just the famous masters that make this exhibition come alive. Images of jitterbugging couples sit alongside timeless shots of some of jazz's most notorious venues including the Cotton Club in New York, the Door Bar in New Orleans and of course, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. Visit the Getty Images Gallery at : http://www.gettyimagesgallery. Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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