Jazz Age Collection (#8)

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Herbie Fields, ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Herbie Fields, ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Walter Fuller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Walter Fuller, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Brick Fleagle, Sandy Williams, and Mrs. Brick Fleagle, Nola's, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947
Portrait of Brick Fleagle, Sandy Williams, and Mrs. Brick Fleagle, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Brick Fleagle, Sandy Williams, and Mrs. Brick Fleagle, Nola's, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947
Portrait of Brick Fleagle, Sandy Williams, and Mrs. Brick Fleagle, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Nesuhi Ertegun, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala... Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Nesuhi Ertegun, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala, and Zutty Singleton, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Nesuhi Ertegun, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala... Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Nesuhi Ertegun, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala, Zutty Singleton, Max Kaminsky, Ahmet M. Ertegun, Sadi Coylin, and Benny Morton(?), Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Herb Abramson, Sadi Coylin, Benny... Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Herb Abramson, Sadi Coylin, Benny Morton(?), Nesuhi Ertegun, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala, Zutty Singleton, and Max Kaminsky, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Sadi Coylin, Delia Potofsky Gottlieb, Adele...Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Sadi Coylin, Delia Potofsky Gottlieb, Adele Girard, Joe Marsala, and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Rex William Stewart...Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Rex William Stewart, Adele Girard, Harry Carney, Barney Bigard, and Joe Marsala, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Henry Allen, Joe Marsala, Teddy Wilson...Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Henry Allen, Joe Marsala, Teddy Wilson, Nesuhi Ertegun, Ahmet M. Ertegun, and Adele Girard, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy (record room), Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, William P. Gottlieb's home, Arlington, Va.(?), 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, William P. Gottlieb's home, Arlington, Va.(?), 1930

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, and William P. Gottlieb... Washington, D.C. ca1940
Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, and William P. Gottlieb, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Marty Emerson in his home, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Marty Emerson in his home, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. c1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C.(?), 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Tricky... Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Tricky Sam Nanton(?), Juan Tizol, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto Toby Hardwick(e), Harry Carney, Rex William Stewart, and Sonny Greer, Howard Theater()

Portrait of Franc Williams, Harold Baker, and Cat Anderson, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Duke Ellington, William P. Gottlieb, and Dave Stewart, William P. Gottlieb's home, Maryland, 1941

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C. between 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank... Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, NY, 1947
Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank Raye, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Eddy Duchin, Wesley Prince, Nat King Cole, and Oscar Moore, New York, ca. July 1946
Portrait of Eddy Duchin, Wesley Prince, Nat King Cole, and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Tommy Dorsey and William P. Gottlieb, record store, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Johnny Desmond and Helen Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Johnny Desmond and Helen Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Charles Delaunay, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charles Delaunay, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charles Delaunay, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charles Delaunay, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Xavier Cugat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Xavier Cugat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Tony Parenti, Wild Bill Davison, and Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, N.Y. ca. June 1946
Portrait of Tony Parenti, Wild Bill Davison, and Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Oscar Moore, Nat King Cole, and Wesley Prince, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Oscar Moore, Nat King Cole, and Wesley Prince, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Wesley Prince, Oscar Moore, and Nat King Cole, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Larry Clinton, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Larry Clinton, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948

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Step back in time to the vibrant and energetic world of the Jazz Age. The 1920s were a period of immense cultural transformation, where music, dance, and art collided in a dazzling display of creativity. One cannot mention the Jazz Age without envisioning the iconic dance known as Charleston. With its fast-paced footwork and infectious rhythm, this dance became synonymous with the era's exuberance and freedom. In 1927, Al Jolson took center stage in "The Jazz Singer, " marking a significant milestone in cinematic history as it was one of the first films to feature synchronized sound. Jolson's powerful voice captivated audiences and solidified his status as an American singing legend. Meanwhile, another form of liberation emerged during this time - Nacktkultur or nudism. Eduard Thony captured this unconventional lifestyle through his striking drawings, challenging societal norms and advocating for personal expression. Tango fever swept across Vienna with Willy Herzig's sheet music cover for "Zum 5 Uhr Tee. " This passionate Argentinean dance found its way into ballrooms worldwide, captivating dancers with its sensuality and intricate steps. Silent film stills transported viewers into enchanting worlds filled with music. These images allowed audiences to immerse themselves in stories brought to life by orchestras accompanying these silent masterpieces on screen. Josephine Baker graced stages around the world during her rise to fame in 1926. Through black-and-white photography, her magnetic presence shone brightly as she mesmerized audiences with her unique blend of jazz-inspired performances. Katherine Dudley's gelatin silver print from 1922 captures a moment frozen in time - an elegant lady adorned in glamorous attire reminiscent of flapper fashion that defined women's style during this era. Alexandra Exter showcased her artistic prowess through set designs for both Shakespearean plays like Macbeth and jazz musicals. Her illustrations transported theatergoers into visually stunning worlds, where imagination and creativity knew no bounds.