A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. 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 when baker was young and still unknown. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Claxton wrote books, held dozens of exhibitions of his photographs around the world. Claxton wrote books, held dozens of exhibitions of his photographs around the world, and won. The result of their collaboration was an amazing collection of photographs and recordings of legendary artists as well as unknown street musicians. Oct 14, 2008 william claxton called photography jazz for the eyes. Sep 01, 2010 william claxton is one of the best loved photographers of the 20th century.
Visit amazons william claxton page search results for this author william claxton editor 19oct2006 hardcover. The william claxton collection born in pasadena, california, iconic photographer william claxton 19272008 is best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz figures especially those of chet baker, of whom he took the first professional photos and hollywood stars such as his friend steve mcqueen. Jazzlife by william claxton, joachim ernest berendt. Jazzlife brings william claxtons stunning photos back. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. William claxton began his career shooting jazz record cover art. All steve mcqueen by william claxton jazz by william claxton peggy moffitt by william claxton portraits by william claxton. William claxton holds a special place in the history of americanparticularly jazzphotography. In 1959 and 1960, photographer william claxton and noted german musicologist joachim berendt traveled the united states hot on the trail of jazz music. Claxtons images graced the covers of numerous music albums, and his work regularly appeared in such magazines as life, paris match and vogue.
A journey for jazz across america in 1960 william claxton and joachim e. Special introduction by howard mandel, president of the jazz journalists association. Pore over its pages, and youre seeing jazz and related music practically everyone who mattered turns up in. William claxton jazz life by elena dilascio youtube. Oct 03, 2016 william claxton, who eventually would be recognized as one of the 20th centurys greatest jazz photographers, and joachim e. 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 as a universally american phenomenon. Jazz life book by william claxton foreword by, joachim. In 1960, photographer william claxton and writermusicologist joachim ernst berendt took a 9 month trip across america to photograph and document the jazz scene. William claxton was born on october 12, 1927 in pasadena, california, usa as william james claxton. Highly recommended to jazz fans, or anyone interested in midcentury americana.
They are brought together in this updated volume, which includes a foreword by william claxton tracing his travels with berendt and his love affair with jazz music in general. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. William claxton called photography jazz for the eyes. Jazz life signed by william claxton jazzlifesigned. 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. Claxton captures both famous musicians and amateurs in a range of settings. 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. The book jazzlife, the original fruit of their labors, has become a collectors item.
Here are billie holiday, charlier parker, louis armstrong, duke ellington, among other greats sensitively recorded by one of the best of the jazz photographers. He is known for his work on who gets to call it art. But jazz photographs have to be music to the ears as well. Claxtons works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazz life, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. His vast collection of records, books, and jazz documents form the basis of the jazzinstitut darmstadt. He was known as a class act who managed to bring out the best in the people he photographed.
William claxton is an extremely wellknown photographer for his jazz musician pictures and famous actors like steve mcqueen. In 1960, photographer william claxton and german musicologist joachim berendt travelled the united states from greenwich village to. Since his early careershooting for life, paris match, and vogue, among other magazines claxton 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 when baker was. 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. Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Since his early career shooting for life, paris match, and vogue, among other magazines claxton 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 when baker was young and. The jazz life featuring art blakey at seventh avenue south. Claxton, jazzlifetrilingue extra large illustrated by claxton, william, berendt, joachimernst, crist, steve isbn. William claxton holds a special place in the history of americanparticularly jazz photography.
His vast collection of records, books, and jazz documents form the basis. 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. Take a jazz trip like no other with william claxtons legendary photographic journey across the concert halls, side streets, and big bands of 1960s. 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. Iconic photographer william claxton best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz figures and hollywood stars. 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. His work was featured in life, paris match, and vogue and in galleries around the world. 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 are. Jazz, now available in a paper version, is a reedited version of william claxton s classic 1962 monograph, jazz life. At its heart, jazz life is an extended magazine essay produced by two men who had a deep love and appreciation for jazz. Banjo player, washington square, new york city, 1960.
Take a jazz trip like no other with joachim berendt and william claxtons legendary photographic journey through the concert halls, side streets, and. Berendt, a german musicologist, spent a large chunk of 1960 documenting. The best pictures of musicians are drenched in the sound of their subjects. 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. Book excerpt in the introduction to jazz and justice. Aug 03, 20 william claxton jazz life by elena dilascio. The finest collection of jazz photographs ever published, william claxtons jazz became an instant classic when it was first published in 1987. Elemental music jazz images by william claxton 168page book. 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.
Elemental music presents another outstanding 168page book by one of the best jazz photographers ever. 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. Geoff dyer on jazz photographer william claxton music. 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. Geoff dyer on jazz photographer william claxton music the. In 1953, he first published the jazzbuch, which became the most successful history book on jazz worldwide. Jazz record center jazz life signed by william claxton jazzlifesigned william claxton. Berendt formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition fine edition 1st binding hardcover isbn 10 3822830666. Now this seminal volume of portraits is available in a stunning paperback edition.
Jazz, now available in a paper version, is a reedited version of william claxtons classic 1962 monograph, jazz life. William claxton, born 1927 in pasadena, california is known for his portraits of famous musicians. 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. He was not pleased with the john brandt cover that had taken one of his photographs of chet and cut off chets back. Add to your book collection on bookogs or save for later. Members of the beale street jug band by the mississippi river, memphis, 1960. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know shipping is required. 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. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects. Even in its new incarnation, jazzlife remains a book unique in the jazz literature, and not only for its physical dimensions. Claxton worked for many of the biggest publishers including life, paris match, and vogue magazines. The finest collection of jazz photographs ever published, william claxton s jazz became an instant classic when it was first published in 1987. 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. He was most noted for his photography of jazz musicians including chet baker.
William claxton 19272008 began his career shooting jazz record cover art. His collection of records, books and jazz documents. 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. 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, who eventually would be recognized as one of the 20th centurys greatest jazz photographers, and joachim e. 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. Limited edition, signed and numbered by claxton, this title includes a cd and takes the reader on a. Jazz fans will be delighted to be able to take a jazz trip through time, seeing the music as claxton and berendt originally experienced it. Jazzlife brings william claxtons stunning photos back into. William claxton holds a special place in the history of american particularly jazz photography. Cloth clothbound generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. Did you mean william claxton jazz life william claxton.
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