- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Santamaría, Mongo, 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 Santamaría performing at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Santamaría 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 Santamaría.
- 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
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.