- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Jones, Elvin, American, 1927 - 2004
- Date
- 1973
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (24.4 x 34.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 3/4 x 13 15/16 in. (27.3 x 35.4 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Elvin Jones playing the drums at a performance in New York City. He is wearing a white longsleeve shirt and is seated behind a white drum and one cymbal.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




