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Portrait of Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948
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Audience Bass Player Bill Gottlieb Crowded Double Bass Double Bass Player Double Bassist Eddie Safranski Golden Age Of Jazz Gottlieb William P Gottlieb William Paul Jazz Age Listening Safranski Eddie Stringed Instrument William P Gottlieb William Paul Gottlieb Film Negative Group Portrait Jazz Musician Playing An Instrument Young Man
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This black and white portrait, titled 'Portrait of Eddie Safranski' by renowned photographer William Paul Gottlieb, dates back to the late 1940s. The image captures a pivotal moment in the golden age of jazz, as a group of intently focused men, including the subject Eddie Safranski, engage in a lively musical performance. Safranski, a skilled double bass player, is in the midst of playing his instrument, his concentration unbroken as he bows the strings. The audience, a mix of black and white men, is equally engrossed in the music, some leaning forward in their seats, others watching with rapt attention. The image, taken at a crowded location, exudes an electric energy and sense of community that embodies the spirit of jazz during this era. The photograph, shot on film negative, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of jazz music in America during the 1940s. William Paul Gottlieb, a pioneering figure in jazz photography, expertly captures the essence of this moment, immortalizing it for future generations to appreciate.
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