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This is a set of 13 photo reprints featuring some of the great jazz legends in their prime. All the photos are black and white and printed on a thick stock. The look is flat and not like a Hollywood glossy. Photos measure 8 1/4" x 10 1/2"and has each musicians name. Jazz At The Philharmonic was a series of concerts and recordings produced by Norman Granz starting in 1944. The shows featured most of the best known greats of the time.
The photos are in a large envelope that says Jazz At The Philharmonic, Printed in the U.S. I would guess these to be mid 1950's so these guys are young and handsome, a great collection for any jazz fan. In the set you will get a photo of:
Gene Krupa, 1909 - 1973. American jazz and big band drummer he was known for his energy and style. Appeared regularly with the JATP shows.
Lester Young, 1909 - 1959. American jazz tenor sax and clarinet, a jazz legend, was a member of Count Basie's band. Toured with JATP 1946 - 1958.
Ray Brown, 1926 - 2002. American jazz double bassist, considered one of the masters of his instrument. Once married to Ella Fitzgerald. A mainstay with JATP.
Bill Harris, 1916 - 1973. American jazz trombonist, performed with Benny Goodman. A fantastic addition to the JATP shows.
Benny Carter, 1907 - 2003. A well rounded musician he played alto sax, trumpet, clarinet, piano and trombone. He also was an arranger and composer.He helped chart the course of big band jazz.
Herb Ellis was born in 1921 and is a renown jazz guitarist, Another mainstay of JATP that toured the U.S. and Europe.
Oscar Peterson, 1925 - 2007. Canadian born jazz pianist, vocalist and composer, a member of jazz royalty. In 1949 he was doing a live radio show that was heard on a car radio by Norman Granz. Granz went directly to the club and signed Oscar Peterson.
Ben Webster, 1909 - 1973. American jazz tenor saxaphone, toured with JATP beginning in the early 50"s. He played with Duke Ellington's Orchestra and was considered one of the most important swing tenors of the time.
Charlie Shavers, 1920 - 1971. Swing era jazz trumpet, played with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra. 1953 1954 toured Europe with JATP and was always a crowd favorite.
Roy Eldridge, 1911 - 1989. American jazz trumpet player, one of the most exciting musicians of the time. Toured with JATP in the 1950's.
Willie Smith, 1910 - 1967. One of the major alto sax players of the swing era he also played clarinet and sang vocals. Originally had a degree in Chemistry from Fisk University, went on to follow his love of music. Early 1950's he worked with JATP.
J.C. Heard, 1917 - 1988. American swing, bop and blues drummer. 1946 and 1947 he toured with JATP. Always a crowd favorite.
Flip Phillips, 1915 - 2001. American jazz tenor sax and clarinet player he was best remembered for his work with JATP 1946 - 1957. A true jazz legend.
So there they are, 13 of America's greatest jazz legends as they were. Jazz legends also tend to be photographed by well known photographers. Some of the photos have their name such as Herman Leonard and Phil Stern among others. The photos smell musty and the packet envelope is a little stained and worn but the photos are in great condition.
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