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
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
2012.164.21
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52fd1ec62-0745-452a-a81f-ccce6d102ea6

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