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Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek"(?), N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb. Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek"(?), N.Y. 1946
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Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek"(?), N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb. Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek"(?), N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek"(?), New York, N.Y. 1946
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This photograph, titled "Portrait of Al Hall and with pit band, Broadway show, 'Barefoot Boy With Cheek'(?), N.Y. 1946," was created by renowned American photographer William Paul Gottlieb. The image offers a rare glimpse into the backstage world of Broadway's "Golden Age" and the multicultural melting pot of the arts scene in 1940s New York City. The photo features Al Hall, a talented African American jazz musician, seated in a dressing room, surrounded by his white and mixed-race bandmates. They are all engrossed in a game of cards, taking a brief respite from their performances in the pit orchestra of the Broadway production, "Barefoot Boy With Cheek." The relaxed and informal setting of the scene invites the viewer to witness a moment of camaraderie and shared leisure among these musicians, who represent the diverse ethnicities and backgrounds that came together during this pivotal era in American history. Gottlieb's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his ability to capture the authenticity and spontaneity of the moment, make this photograph a significant contribution to the heritage of jazz and Broadway photography. The image stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the United States during the 1940s, a time when the arts, particularly jazz and theatre, played a crucial role in shaping the national identity and breaking down racial barriers.
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