Explore books by william claxton with our selection at. Vintage record jackets and taped jazz, courtesy eric metcalfe. With william claxton, peggy moffitt, chico hamilton, john frankenheimer. In 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachim berendt traveled the united states hot on the trail of jazz music. Geoff dyer on jazz photographer william claxton music. William claxton is infamous for his extraordinary photographs of the international jazz scene during the 1950s and early 60s. In 1960, photographer william claxton and writermusicologist joachim ernst berendt took a 9 month trip across america to photograph and document the jazz scene. See more ideas about william claxton, jazz musicians and jazz artists. Jun 05, 2003 claxton believes theres a reason he was so successful shooting jazz musicians.
In 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachi. Jazzlife, by william claxton and joachim berendt, and steve. There isnt a magazine about jazz that hasnt printed a picture by him, a jazz record label that hasnt used a cover by him, and a photography book that isnt complete without one of his pictures in it. Claxton captures both famous musicians and amateurs in a range of settings. William claxton 19272008 began his career shooting jazz record cover art and made his name with images of such leading musicians as chet baker, charlie parker, duke ellington, dizzy gillespie, and billie holiday. The photographs of william claxton define the essence of cool his stunningly intimate images of icons like frank sinatra, chet baker and bob dylan combine technical innovation and an unerring sense of the moment to forge a singular aesthetic he defined as jazz for the eyes. In 1959 and 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachim berendt traveled the united states hot on the trail of jazz music. Includes 18track cdsampler with music from the lpcd william claxton collection born in pasadena, california, photographer william claxton 19272008 is best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz stars especially those of chet baker, of whom he made the first professional photos and hollywood stars such as his friend. Cool jazz was a stripped back, elegant thing and william claxton captured its creators with photographs of haunting beauty and style. Oct 14, 2008 william claxton called photography jazz for the eyes. Various jazz artists, photographers, and actors recount memories they had with claxton and explore his work, while parts of his life are reenacted by actors.
He befriended and took portraits of all the jazz greats including billie holiday, ray charles, duke ellington, chet baker, charlie parker and many others. Jazz seen may 27 july 10, 1999 the portrait the nude. The result of their collaboration was an amazing collection of photographs and recordings of legendary artists as well as unknown street musicians. Pore over its pages, and youre seeing jazz and related music practically everyone who mattered turns up in. William claxton 19272008 began his career shooting jazz record cover art. Jazz life is an exceptional photo book by noted jazz photographer william claxton, originally compiled from 1959 to 1960, and reissued by taschen in 2003.
In 1960, photographer william claxton and german musicologist joachim berendt travelled the united states from greenwich village to. Jazzlife by william claxton contemporary photography. Even in its new incarnation, jazzlife remains a book unique in the jazz literature, and not only for its physical dimensions. In 1960, photographer william claxton and german musicologist joachim berendt travelled the united states from greenwich village to chicago and california, hot the heels of a. In the 1950s, while in college, he helped record producer richard bock start the pacific jazz record company. Nov 05, 2005 all pictures from jazz life by william claxton, published by taschen at. Jazz artists jazz musicians kenny dorham william claxton newport jazz festival ornette coleman jazz songs jazz concert musician photography. The 696 beautifully printed pages feature an expanded collection of photos originally taken for the 1961 german book jazz life produced by joachim berendt and william claxton. Claxton believes theres a reason he was so successful shooting jazz musicians. In four months during 1960 these two motored across the america and it would seem photographed every important jazz musician that mattered and what stunning photos they. Claxton captures both famous musicians and amateurs in. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price.
Vill du anvanda webbyra for din fastighetsforvaltning har du kommit ratt. He was most noted for his photography of jazz musicians including chet baker. Now this seminal volume of portraits is available in a stunning paperback edition. Claxton s works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazz life, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. Free download book william claxton jazzlife william claxton jazzlife free download book. Steve mcqueen by william claxton jazz by william claxton peggy moffitt by william claxton portraits by william claxton. Photographs november 30, 1995 january 6, 1996 press. Images of a golden era of music photographer william claxton began making a name for himself in the 1950s, taking photos of some of the worlds top jazz artists. Claxton, jazzlifetrilingue extra large illustrated by claxton, william, berendt, joachimernst, crist, steve isbn. Jazzlife extra large william claxton, steve crist, joachim e. Claxtons stunning blackandwhite images helped make chet baker a. Small folio 914 by 1214 inches, original blue cloth, original dust jacket, original slipcase.
Jazz seen is an exploration of the life of william claxton, whose photographs turned the world of jazz on its keen and perceptive ear. William claxton is a name that is known throughout the world of jazz. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Taken during a crosscountry trip in 1960, william claxton s pictures of amateurs and professionals at rehearsal and in performance. Claxton died on october 11, 2008 of complications from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The visual art of jazz helps account for jazzs ability to transport artistic hipness. Free download book 3822851663 william claxton jazzlife william claxton jazzlife free download book. Metropolitan life insurance building new york city. Taken during a crosscountry trip in 1960, william claxtons pictures of amateurs and professionals at rehearsal and in performance capture the high spirits, the humanity, and the creativity of a unique musical heritage. William james claxton october 12, 1927 october 11, 2008 was an american photographer. His iconic images of chet baker, charlie parker, duke ellington, dizzy gillespie, billie holiday and many others reflect his preeminence among photographers of jazz music. Aug 25, 2016 in 1960, photographer william claxton and german musicologist joachim berendt travelled the united states from greenwich village to chicago and california, hot the heels of a musical phenomenon. Jazzlife, art edition image 4 metropole cafe on broadway near times square, new york city, 1960 frame not included.
The finest collection of jazz photographs ever published, william claxton s jazz became an instant classic when it was first published in 1987. This page features work from the book, and also some of claxton s other photos, such as his wonderful portrait of natalie wood. Highly recommended to jazz fans, or anyone interested in midcentury americana. Jazz life signed by william claxton jazzlifesigned. Theres a big similarity, for me, between photography and jazz, he explains. In the 1950s, while in college, he helped record producer richard bock. Legendary throughout the jazz world, claxton began. Much of this remembrance is taken from information on william claxtons website, often verbatim.
William claxton called photography jazz for the eyes. When you picture the jazz legend chet baker or film star steve mcqueen. Jazz by william claxton jazz concert, jazz music, jazz. Download all photos and use them even for commercial projects. Geoff dyer on jazz photographer william claxton music the. They toured the states in a rented car and produced this treasure trove of jazz images. His work was featured in life, paris match, and vogue and in. A journey for jazz across america in 1960 william claxton and joachim e. The finest collection of jazz photographs ever published, william claxtons jazz became an instant classic when it was first published in 1987. Take a jazz trip like no other with william claxtons legendary photographic journey across the concert halls, side streets, and big bands of 1960s. Jazz record center jazz life signed by william claxton jazzlifesigned william claxton. Claxton s stunning blackandwhite images helped make chet baker a star and defined an.
Claxton worked for many of the biggest publishers including life, paris match, and vogue magazines. Jazzlife jazz life william claxton first edition signed. A fascinating record in words and pictures of a coasttocoast tour undertaken by the influential german broadcaster joachim berendt and leading jazz photographer william claxton. But jazz photographs have to be music to the ears as well. His work was featured in life, paris match, and vogue and in galleries around the world. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Portrait in jazz by william claxton chet baker user. First edition of claxtons seminal photobook on jazz.
The best pictures of musicians are drenched in the sound of their subjects. William claxton 19272008 was one of the greatest photographers of the jazz scene. Quarto, original black cloth, pictorial front endpapers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The consequence of their collaboration was an incredible collection of photos and recordings of legendary performers and unknown road musicians. Second liners dance with the george williams band, new orleans, 1960. William claxton has captured on film the intimate relationship between the musicians and their music with 77 duotones of the worlds great jazz icons, including sara vaughan, cher baker, dave brubeck, bill evans, gerry mulligan, miles davis, billie holiday, dizzie gillespie, charlie parker, art pepper, thelonious monk, and many others. Jazz life taschen taken during a crosscountry trip in 1960, william claxtons pictures of amateurs and professionals at rehearsal and in performance, from a saxophoneplaying postman in washington, d. Born in pasadena, california, claxtons works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazz life, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. The photographer was an american, william claxton, and he was commissioned to take pictures to document the birth of jazz by a german musicologist joachim berendt. Apr 01, 2005 the 696 beautifully printed pages feature an expanded collection of photos originally taken for the 1961 german book jazz life produced by joachim berendt and william claxton. Steve mcqueen by william claxton jazz by william claxton peggy moffitt by william claxton portraits by. William claxton as art director, and soon after even promoted him to partner of the. In 1960, photographer william claxton and observed german musicologist joachim berendt traveled america scorching on the trail of jazz music.
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