Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Hamilton, Chico, American, 1921 - 2013
Date
ca. 1977
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.8 x 24 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.4 x 27.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton (center) performing with two other men in New York City. Hamilton is photographed from the right and wears a checked shirt. He has a drumstick held in his left hand.
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
2012.164.77
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a3fd101c-1d0b-4d40-afa8-fe8557dacc8c

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