Louis Armstrong.
Billie Holiday and Mister Downbeat, 1947.
Nat King Cole, 1940.
Doris Day.
John Coltrane.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
All That Jazz
In the 1930s and 40s, photographer and columnist William Paul Gottlieb photographed prominent musicians and personalities of the "Golden Age" of American jazz. I adore these classic, iconic shots and the charisma they possess.
Louis Armstrong.
Billie Holiday and Mister Downbeat, 1947.
Nat King Cole, 1940.
Doris Day.
John Coltrane.
Louis Armstrong.Billie Holiday and Mister Downbeat, 1947.Nat King Cole, 1940.Doris Day.John Coltrane.
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Great photos, all!
I want to do a "Doris Day" room in our new house, a la films like Pillow Talk and Touch of Mink...that photo would be the perfect touch! Am reading her bio right now, so am a little obsessed...
I used to pretend I was related to Doris Day because our last names were the same... when I got older I wash crushed to find she had some long German (I think) last name and "Day" was just a stage name! Regardless, these photos are great!!
Growing up in New Orleans our home always had the sounds of Jazz playing through the rooms. Maybe that's why I took up the piano. Now that my family and I live in North Carolina, we try to keep those good times rolling by playing said music for the children-who seem to enjoy it very much. Thanks for this pictography of some wonderful Jazz greats. Happy New Year, Courtney!
One of my best friends had a book with pictures similar to these (may even be the same ones) and carefully ripped out her favorites and had them framed. It made for a beautiful and interesting wall of photos.
Doris Day! I always wanted to meet her! I love her movies, music, her love for animals etc... Billie Holiday another favorite!!!
I'm such a fan of Nat King Cole. That voice always makes me feel better. But I have to say, Mister Downbeat isn't bad either.
Lovely Picture of Billie Holliday!
Wow - those are awesome. I love the depth and emotion in them.
What great photos! I love the one of Nat King Cole in action, but they really are all wonderful.
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