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Book Synopsis: What happens when you invite as many jazz musicians as you can to pose for a photo in 1950s Harlem? Playful verse and glorious artwork capture an iconic moment for American jazz.
When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic designer Art Kane pitched a crazy idea: how about gathering a group of beloved jazz musicians and photographing them? He didn’t own a good camera, didn’t know if any musicians would show up, and insisted on setting up the shoot in front of a Harlem brownstone. Could he pull it off?
In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians’ mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer’s day. Francis Vallejo’s vibrant, detailed, and wonderfully expressive paintings do loving justice to the larger-than-life quality of jazz musicians of the era.
Includes bios of several of the fifty-seven musicians, an author’s note, sources, a bibliography, and a foldout of Art Kane’s famous photograph.
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Experience the magic of the 1950s jazz scene with "Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph"! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of American jazz as playful verse and stunning artwork come together to capture an iconic moment in history. This book takes you on a journey to 1958 Harlem, where graphic designer Art Kane had a wild idea – to gather beloved jazz musicians for a groundbreaking photo shoot. Will he succeed? Roxane Orgill's captivating poems transport you to the boisterous atmosphere of a Harlem block on a hot summer's day, while Francis Vallejo's vibrant and expressive paintings bring the larger-than-life quality of jazz musicians to life.
Discover the mischief, quirks, and memorable style of fifty-seven legendary musicians through the pages of "Jazz Day". This book is not just about the photograph – it's a celebration of jazz and the talented artists who shaped its history. With detailed bios, an author's note, sources, a bibliography, and even a foldout of Art Kane's famous photograph, "Jazz Day" is a treasure trove for jazz enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this incredible journey into the heart of jazz music. Get your copy of "Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph" and experience the swingin' rhythm of the 1950s like never before. Click here to order now!
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