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  • Mongo Santamaria, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1917 - 2003
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 1/8 in. (34.8 x 23.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (35.3 x 24.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz percussionist Mongo Santamaria performing at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Santamaria sits behind a drum with his right hand raised playing it. He wears a light colored suit jacket, dress shirt, and necklace. The elbow and fingers of another person's crossed arms are visible in front of Santamaria.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.145
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b941a1e-72b8-4a0a-959c-52e024228683
  • Taj Mahal, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Mahal, Taj, American, born 1942
    Date
    1989
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (24.6 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.5 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Taj Mahal playing a guitar in front of a microphone at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored shirt, black beret, and sunglasses.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd590b90688-d22e-45b1-bd91-d4134b606d56
  • Magic Slim, 1991

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Magic Slim, American, 1937 - 2013
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 11/16 in. (34.9 x 24.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (34.9 x 27 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Magic Slim holding an guitar at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Slim is photographed from the front and hold his guitar to his chest with the fingers of his right hand splayed across the guitar body. He wears a dark t-shirt with the word [Chicago] visible and a wide brimmed black hat.
    Place collected
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.108
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56173186e-921d-4bb7-80cc-5dbf4d910e5e
  • Della Reese, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
    Date
    ca. 1979
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (35.2 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.5 x 26.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of vocalist Della Reese singing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Reese is photographed from the right and is singinging into a microphone held in her right hand. She wears a dark dress with patterned sequins.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Actors
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.110
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5018352-2c24-475a-8cc4-1f5c49f6c6da
  • Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, 1988

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, American, 1937 - 1997
    Date
    1988
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (35 x 23.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.4 x 27.1 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Johnny "Clyde" Copeland performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Copeland is photographed from the chest up and is mostly in shadow. He looks down at his guitar, which is not visible, but wears a wide strap over his left shoulder with [TEXAS] stitched vertically down it.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.113
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507d3e8e7-0225-4bbb-a840-75c5dad4a96e
  • Luther Allison, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Allison, Luther, American, 1939 - 1997
    Date
    ca. 1994
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (34.7 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 7/8 in. (35.5 x 27.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Luther Allison performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Allison is photographed from the knees up standing in front of a microphone and singing. A Gibson Les Paul is around his neck and his right hand is raised in front of him. He wears and black and white shirt with geometric patterns and dark slacks.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.114
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ea62489-b224-46eb-b363-2cb83dcdfa40
  • Eddie King, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    King, Eddie, American, 1938 - 2012
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1989
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (34.9 x 23.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.4 x 27 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Eddie King, posing with two guitar cases in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo shows King posing with two heavily decorated guitar cases, one resting on the ground and one slung over King's right shoulder. He wears light colored jeans and a vest decorated with patches and a large dark cowboy hat decorated with guitar shaped pins. Just behind him stands an unidentified man who is turning back toward King and sticking out his tongue.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.116
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a31d26c8-38a6-403c-82ef-25eab00968fe
  • Pinetop Perkins, 1988

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Pinetop Perkins, American, 1913 - 2011
    Date
    1988
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 1/4 in. (34.8 x 23.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 13/16 x 10 5/16 in. (35.1 x 26.2 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Pinetop Perkins performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo is taken from a low angle and shows Perkins nearly in left-profile. He sits at a piano, the blurred outline of which is just visible in the bottom left of the frame. He is singing into a microphone and wears a white button up shirt, black cloth cap, and black rimmed glasses.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.117
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a3e7cb5e-25c2-4056-b8c3-4dc3f1413d33
  • Jon Hendricks, 1978

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Hendricks, Jon, American, born 1921
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 1/4 in. (35.4 x 26 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz singer Jon Hendricks performing at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Hendricks is photographed from a low angle and from the right side. He is lit from the front with a spotlight and holds a microphone in his right hand. He wears a dark suit and a stage light is visible just behind his head.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.124
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50d5c0d95-66cd-4c0b-9d32-3a37c998290a
  • Miles Davis, 1981

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Miles Davis, American, 1926 - 1991
    Date
    1981
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 10 x 13 3/4 in. (25.4 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.2 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Miles Davis performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Davis is photographed in close-up with his head bowed slightly. Only the mouthpiece of Davis's trumpet is visible. He wears a white shirt and cloth beret which has the letters [PEPEPE] embroidered on it.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Conductors (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.127
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561c8fe9a-daf6-4e67-838b-0de1b5d1adeb
  • Etta James, 1991

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    James, Etta, American, 1938 - 2012
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.8 x 23.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (35 x 27.6 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Etta James singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is wearing a black dress, holding the microphone with her left hand, and her right hand is raised above her head.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ccd90888-8750-4a85-b252-8c44500067f2
  • Milt Jackson, 1980

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Jackson, Milt, American, 1923 - 1999
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 10 in. (34.9 x 25.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 in. (35.3 x 25.4 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz percussionist Milt Jackson playing the vibraphone during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Jackson is photographed from the waist up in front of his vibraphone. He holds a mallet in each hand and wears a dark suit and vest with a white collared shirt.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.131
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5574fc329-f1be-43f8-894a-d36b61a69442
  • Carmen McRae, 1980

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Carmen McRae, American, 1920 - 1994
    Date
    ca. 1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 10 in. (34.8 x 25.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (34.8 x 27 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Carmen McRae singing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. McRae is photographed in left profile while seated. She holds the microphone in her right hand and wears a floral patterned shirt. Behind her a piano player is visible but out of focus.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.134
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c2cd97d-e95f-48ba-8800-861974cc5d11
  • Lucky Peterson, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Peterson, Lucky, American, born 1964
    Date
    1994
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.7 x 24 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 13/16 in. (34.7 x 27.4 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Lucky Peterson playing guitar at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. There is sweat on his forehead and his eyes are closed. He is wearing a white sleeveless shirt, and a necklace. His guitar strap says "LUCKY."
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52beebecf-26d1-4c82-be61-ef276e78f6e9
  • Arthur Prysock, 1981

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Prysock, Arthur, American, 1929 - 1997
    Date
    ca. 1981
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 5/16 x 13 5/8 in. (23.7 x 34.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 11/16 in. (27.5 x 34.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Arthur Prysock taken in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is smiling at the camera and is wearing a light suit, white shirt, and black tie with white polkadots on it.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad74be86-4326-468a-a154-c64fd822d18a
  • Ella Fitzgerald, 1978

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Fitzgerald, Ella, American, 1917 - 1996
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 1/2 in. (35.1 x 24.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 13/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.1 x 27.1 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Ella Fitzgerald on stage in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She stands in a spotlight on stage just in front of a piano. She is wearing a floor length black dress and is holding a corded microphone in her left hand.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53d85d546-06c8-468f-9727-e148e7dfd62a
  • Helen Humes, 1978

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Humes, Helen, American, 1913 - 1981
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (35 x 24.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in. (35 x 27.5 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Helen Humes singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Humes is lit from the front and most of the photo is in darkness. She is visible from the left profile and has her mouth open. She is holding the microphone in her left hand.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5775a25c8-6821-419d-8eeb-f9855697fe84
  • Nancy Wilson, 1978

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Wilson, Nancy, American, 1937 - 2018
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 3/16 in. (34.6 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 1/2 in. (34.7 x 26.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Nancy Wilson singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is seated and wearing all white. Her arms are crossed over her chest and the microphone is in her right hand.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0a2a249-3db3-4249-a822-a6885e42a20b
  • Lazy Lester, 1993

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Lester, Lazy, American, born 1933
    Date
    ca. 1993
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 9/16 x 9 1/4 in. (34.5 x 23.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 11 in. (35 x 28 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Lazy Lester at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a black ballcap that says "BLIND WILLIE'S" and a black t-shirt that says " the / Rhythm / Room / Presents the Blues! / Phoenix, Arizona." He is holding a harmonica in his left hand.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.32
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504b56ad9-765d-4a04-8a72-4f4d04b28eba
  • Papa John Creach, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Creach, Papa John, American, 1917 - 1994
    Date
    ca. 1994
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (35 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 13/16 in. (35.2 x 27.5 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Papa John Creach playing violin at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored hat, white shirt, and a leather jacket. He is holding the violin in his left hand and the bow in his right hand.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5478b1c61-5245-4ad7-9185-f12a63466ab7

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