Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Jimmy Forrest, American, 1920 - 1980
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Jimmy Forrest during a performance in Miami, FL. Forrest is photographed from a slightly low angle in left profile. He holds a saxaphone, only the top of which is visible and wears a dark polo shirt and sunglasses.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1977
Object number
2012.164.174
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 5/16 in. (35.3 x 26.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Conductors (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.174