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Portrait of Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman, 1938
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This photograph, titled "Portrait of Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman," was captured by renowned American photographer William Paul Gottlieb in 1938. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Golden Age of Jazz in the United States. The portrait features an intriguing quartet of musicians, with Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman at the forefront. Marsala, a pianist with a warm and expressive playing style, is shown seated at the piano, his fingers poised above the keys, ready to bring the instrument to life. Freeman, a virtuoso tenor saxophonist, stands to his left, his saxophone slung over his shoulder, a thoughtful expression on his face. To the right, two other musicians, Lawrence Freeman on trumpet and an unidentified white musician on tenor saxophone, complete the scene. The diverse group, with its mix of African American and Caucasian musicians, reflects the melting pot of ethnicities that contributed to the vibrant jazz scene of the 1930s. The photograph was taken during the Congressional Library's Music Division's Jazz Recordings and Research Project, which aimed to document the lives and music of jazz musicians. William Paul Gottlieb's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, make this portrait a standout in the annals of jazz history. The image is a film negative, and its timeless quality invites us to reflect on the legacy of jazz music and the artists who brought it to life during the Jazz Age in America.
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