Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Jaki Byard, American, 1922 - 1999
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist and composer Jaki Byard playing piano at a performance in New York City. Byard is photographed from a low angle and is framed between the open lid and body of his piano. He is lit from above and looking down, with only his face visible above the piano body.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1978
Object number
2012.164.154
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 1/4 in. (35 x 23.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (35.3 x 25.1 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
New York City, New York, 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
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.154