Claxton captures both famous musicians and amateurs in. Jazz seen, by william claxton signed, postcard book, perfect condition signed to a jazz lover william claxton, rare super rare we were on the vip list for artist and author events at the beverly hills taschen store, and we got this at a small private signing party at taschen. Includes a foreword by leonard feather and an afterword by terry. 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. William claxton was born on october 12, 1927 in pasadena, california, usa as william james claxton.
He was most noted for his photography of jazz musicians including chet baker. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. In 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachim berendt traveled the united states hot on the trail of jazz music. At its heart, jazz life is an extended magazine essay produced by two men who had a deep love and appreciation for jazz. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. 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. The result of their collaboration was an amazing collection of photographs and recordings of legendary artists as well as unknown street musicians. William claxton obituary art and design the guardian. Even in its new incarnation, jazzlife remains a book unique in the jazz literature, and not only for its physical dimensions. 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. William claxton was an american photographer and author.
His vast collection of records, books, and jazz documents form the basis of the jazzinstitut darmstadt. Since his early careershooting for life, paris match, and vogue, among other magazinesclaxton has worked with and become friends with many hollywood luminaries and jazz musicians, most notably steve mcqueen and chet baker whom claxton first photographed in 1952. In 1960, photographer william claxton and writermusicologist joachim ernst berendt took a 9 month trip across america to photograph and document the jazz scene. With stunning blackandwhite photogrpahy, claxton captures the moodiness of the genre. 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. Pore over its pages, and youre seeing jazz and related music practically everyone who mattered turns up in.
Finally available in a softcover edition, claxtons book is, first and foremost, an art book that just happens to be about such jazz greats as miles davis, chet baker, and billie holiday. William claxton holds a special place in the history of americanparticularly jazzphotography. 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. Jazz by william claxton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Book excerpt in the introduction to jazz and justice. His vast collection of records, books, and jazz documents form the basis. Limited edition, signed and numbered by claxton, this title includes a cd and takes the reader on a. Berendt formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition fine edition 1st binding hardcover isbn 10 3822830666. Jazz life by william claxton, 9783822830666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jazzlife extra large william claxton, steve crist, joachim e. Visit amazons william claxton page search results for this author william claxton editor 19oct2006 hardcover. William claxton jazz life by elena dilascio youtube. Take a jazz trip like no other with joachim berendt and william claxtons legendary photographic journey through the concert halls, side streets, and.
Banjo player, washington square, new york city, 1960. Jazzlife brings william claxtons stunning photos back. William claxton is an extremely wellknown photographer for his jazz musician pictures and famous actors like steve mcqueen. The book will be of considerable interest to those interested in jazz photography but it will also appeal to those who are curious to see the faces behind the music of this iconic period in settings beyond the fanfare of public performance. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Among the multiple artists portrayed are louis armstrong, chet baker, art blakey, clifford brown, dave brubeck, ray charles, ornette coleman, john coltrane, miles davis, bill evans, stan getz, billie holiday, antonio carlos jobim, charles mingus, thelonious monk.
He is known for his work on who gets to call it art. In 1960, photographer william claxton and noted musicologist joachim berendt. A journey for jazz across america in 1960 william claxton and joachim e. William claxton began his career shooting jazz record cover art.
William claxton is a master at finding the perfect moment. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know shipping is required. All steve mcqueen by william claxton jazz by william claxton peggy moffitt by. William claxton, born 1927 in pasadena, california is known for his portraits of famous musicians. Now this seminal volume of portraits is available in a stunning paperback edition. His work was featured in life, paris match, and vogue and in galleries around the world. His work was featured in life, paris match, and vogue and in. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Claxtons works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazz life, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. Born in pasadena, california, claxtons works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazzlife, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in. Jazz life signed by william claxton jazzlifesigned. A beautifully produced book of some of claxtons classic images of jazz musicians. William claxton, who eventually would be recognized as one of the 20th centurys greatest jazz photographers, and joachim e. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. The book jazzlife, the original fruit of their labors, has become a collectors item that is highly treasured among jazz and photography fans. William claxtons evocative photographs of the american jazz scene in 1960. 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. Iconic photographer william claxton best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz figures and hollywood stars. 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. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. He travelled, together with the german musicologist joachim berendt, throughout the usa for four months and across 24,000 kilometres in order to photograph jazz.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Claxton, william, claxton, william, southern, terry. The sights and sounds of american jazz in 1959 and 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachim berendt traveled the united states hot on the trail of jazz music. The american photographer william claxton, who has died aged 80, was best known for his moody blackandwhite portraits of jazz musicians and hollywood stars. Discover book depositorys huge selection of william claxton books online. Claxton captures both famous musicians and amateurs in a range of settings. Judging from william claxtons latest book, jazz, its the latter. In 1998 claxton and berendt published a jazz photo book entitled jazz life that brings the photographs taken since 1950 together.
Having been interested in jazz for well over 50 years and having had the privilege of meeting many of the jazz greats in person i thought i had seen. Highly recommended to jazz fans, or anyone interested in midcentury americana. Having just read the obituary of william claxton i picked up my copy of his book the jazz life its size alone is massive and its contents are well worth every penny i paid for this book. Claxton wrote books, held dozens of exhibitions of his photographs around the world, and won. Jazz seen by william claxton signed, postcard book. By collecting as many items as possible from chet baker, ive recently discovered this marvelous book by william claxton called young chet, a 110page photography book that illustrates the first years of chet. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. William claxton is one of the best loved photographers of the 20th century. George gershwins life in music is a rich, detailed and rewarding musical biography that describes gershwins work throughout every stage of his career. 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. 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.
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