Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Tyler, Alvin "Red", American, 1925 - 1998
Date
1992
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (34.7 x 23.4 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 11 in. (35 x 28 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Alvin "Red" Tyler playing saxophone at a performance in Charlotte, NC. He is wearing a horizontal striped shirt tucked into his pants, glasses, and a beret.
Place captured
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
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
2012.164.2
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8a4fd5f-1f74-4eac-8e47-fd3de6cea7ed

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