Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Jaki Byard, American, 1922 - 1999
Date
1978
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 9 7/8 in. (35.3 x 25.1 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist and composer Jaki Byard playing piano at a performance in New York City. Byard is photographed from a low angle and is framed between the open lid and body of his piano. He is lit from above and looking down, with only his face visible above the piano body.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
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
2012.164.154
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57f2d1b01-6e65-4924-9593-d85c34ccb2f8

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