Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Ornette Coleman, American, born 1930
Dewey Redman, American, 1931 - 2006
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musicans Ornette Coleman [R] and Dewey Redman [L] playing saxaphone during a performance in Coral Gables, FL. The photo is taken from a low angle and to the right of both musicians. Coleman stands in the background and stands upright while playing, wearing a dark colored embroidered silk jacket. Redman stands in the foreground but is out of focus. He leans forward while playing and wears a white shirt.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1972
Object number
2012.164.123
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. (34.9 x 23.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 9 3/4 in. (35.5 x 24.8 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Coral Gables, 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
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.123