Hey all just wanted to share a fun article in the New York Times that is a nice little primer on the great Art Kane Photo "Harlem 1958" often better-known as "A Great Day in Harlem". It's a slick intro to the who's who of who's in this classic photo. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVYZyNBpnGg
There is actually a gallery dedicated to the same day from the Guardian that is very worth checking out: https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2018/dec/17/a-great-day-in-harlem-behind-art-kaness-classic-1958-jazz-photograph
Only one of those great musicians remains with us today, Sonny Rollins. Just like our great dance elders we have fewer of these treasures as time goes on so cherish your opportunities to connect with them now.
For more on this pic and the story behind it you can check out a documentary about it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVYZyNBpnGg
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