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  • Roy Meriwether, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Meriwether, Roy, American, born 1943
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/8 in. (34.8 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 11/16 in. (35 x 27.2 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Roy Meriwether playing piano during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Meriwether is photographed in left-profile while sitting at a piano. He wears a dark colored polo shirt and has his head slightly lowered with his eyes closed.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.106
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5366730f6-fd44-4990-ab1a-7b7113c0c371
  • Houston Person, 1990

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Person, Houston, American, born 1934
    Date
    1990
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.7 x 23.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (35 x 26.6 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 record producer Houston Person playing tenor saxaphone at a performance in Clearwater, FL. Person is photographed from the waist up at a low angle. He holds his saxaphone to his lips and stands in front of a microphone. He wears a patterned camp shirt and has his eyes closed.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.107
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55aae31c9-9be5-49f7-89d3-48c1f3d7a09c
  • Popsy Dixon, 1996

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Dixon, Popsy, American
    Date
    ca. 1996
    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 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 Popsy Dixon, drummer for the blues band, The Holmes Brothers, playing drums during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Dixon is photographed in right-profile while performing. He wears a patterned shirt and sings into a microphone. He wears gloves while holding drumsticks.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.109
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4a1c46a-8046-459b-af14-34c4ff6a5708
  • Wendell Holmes, 1996

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Holmes, Wendell, American
    Date
    1996
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 3/8 in. (35.1 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Wendell Holmes, of the blues band The Holmes Brothers, performing in Clearwater, FL. The photo is taken head-on and Holmes stands in front of a microphone, with a small portion of his guitar just visible in the lower right corner. He sings with his right hand raised over his head and his eyes closed. He wears a black t-shirt with white decoration and glasses.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.115
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8443997-9313-4943-bdae-5dc7cf31f539
  • Sonny Rollins, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Sonny Rollins, American, born 1930
    Date
    1989
    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 7/8 x 10 11/16 in. (35.3 x 27.2 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Sonny Rollins playing saxaphone during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Rollins is photographed in left-profile from the waist up. He holds his saxaphone in front of him and it is slightly blurred from motion. He wears a dark jacket, white collared shirt, and sunglasses.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.121
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57e8e4913-2592-436e-8a67-61985b54d670
  • Joshua Redman, 1990

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Redman, Joshua, American, born 1969
    Date
    ca. 1990
    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): 13 15/16 x 10 13/16 in. (35.4 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 jazz musician and composer Joshua Redman playing saxaphone at a performance in Clearwater, FL. He is photographed from a low angle from the waist up. He wears a white shirt, patterned vest, sunglasses and a white baseball cap with an [X] on the front of it. Another musician is out of focus but visible behind him.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.139
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ed880de-550c-4bb8-9a26-0200e26e8938
  • Tuck & Patti, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Andress, Tuck, American
    Cathcart, Patti, American
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 9/16 x 13 13/16 in. (24.3 x 35.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.3 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz duo Tuck & Patti performing at a concert in Clearwater, FL. The pair are photographed from a low angle with stage lights visible above their heads. Tuck is on the left and holds a guitar while wearing a white suit. Patti is on the right holding a microphone in her left hand and singing with her eyes closed. She wears a light colored dress and a ribbon in her hair.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.157
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c09f2a53-361e-4626-bf52-234a68ffafc6
  • Milt Hinton, 1991

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Milt Hinton, American, 1910 - 2000
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (34.8 x 23.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 3/16 in. (35.3 x 25.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Milt Hinton playing bass at a performance in Clearwater, FL. Hinton is photographed from the knees up as he plucks his bass. Hinton is looking at sheet music on a music stand to his left. He wears a dark suit jacket and elaborate bolo tie.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.173
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b28728f5-b68f-4ec2-9f39-e6676b10ff04
  • Dexter Gordon, 1977

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Gordon, Dexter, American, 1923 - 1990
    Date
    1977
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in. (34.9 x 24.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 13/16 x 10 1/2 in. (35.1 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 jazz musician Dexter Gordon playing the saxaphone at a performance in Clearwater, FL. Gordon is photographed from the knees up at a low angle. He wears dark slacks, a light dress shirt and a dark vest.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.176
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfdeb8fc-21da-4768-b223-64a83e41008d
  • Ernie Watts, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Watts, Ernie, American, born 1945
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 1/8 in. (35.1 x 23.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in. (35.7 x 26.6 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Ernie Watts playing saxophone at a performance in Clearwater, FL. He is wearing a white collared shirt and is behind a microphone. His eyes are closed and his lips are pursed as he blows into the saxophone.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a53fc8c-e77c-4436-9543-2d24caca2c3f
  • Sherman Holmes, 1996

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Holmes, Sherman, American
    Date
    1996
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (35.2 x 24.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (35.2 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 Sherman Holmes playing guitar during a performance in Clearwater, FL. He is wearing a black cap and a dark shirt. He is wearing a white lanyard around his neck and his left hand is visible on the neck of the guitar.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502e73cb6-d08f-4622-a258-ed18816a2ab1
  • Little Jimmy Scott, 1993

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Little Jimmy Scott, American, 1925 - 2014
    Date
    ca. 1993
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 3/4 x 13 11/16 in. (24.7 x 34.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.1 x 35 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz vocalist "Little" Jimmy Scott singing during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Scott is photographed from the left from a slightly low angle, with the ceiling of the performance venue visible. He holds his microphone in his left hand and the cord is threaded through his right hand, which is held aloft with the index finger pointing upwards. He wears a light colored suit and checked button up shirt. His eyes are closed as he sings.
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas 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
    2012.164.97
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54537b257-d822-4336-96ea-c97170bf2092
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