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Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947
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Bill Gottlieb Broadcast Broadcasting Composer Conductor Doll Dorsey Tommy Golden Age Of Jazz Gottlieb William P Gottlieb William Paul Jazz Age Mascot Microphone Music Industry Radio Radio Station Thomas Francis Dorsey Tommy Dorsey Toys William P Gottlieb William Paul Gottlieb Film Negative
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This black and white portrait captures the essence of Thomas "Tommy" Dorsey, an American composer, bandleader, and conductor, during his tenure at WMCA radio station in New York City, New York, around October 1947. The image, created by renowned photographer William Paul Gottlieb, showcases Dorsey in a thoughtful and introspective moment, with a focused gaze and one hand resting on the microphone. The setting, a radio broadcasting studio, adds to the image's historical significance as a representation of the Golden Age of Jazz and the music industry during the 1940s. Dorsey's signature mascot, a toy doll, is visible in the foreground, adding a playful and personal touch to the image. The photograph was taken using a film negative, resulting in an exquisite contrast between the white and black tones. The portrait embodies the cultural heritage of the era, with Dorsey dressed in a smart suit and tie, his hair slicked back, and the studio equipment and toys creating a backdrop of the time. This image is a testament to the power of music and its ability to transcend generations, as well as the role of radio in disseminating it to the masses. William Paul Gottlieb, a master of capturing the essence of his subjects, has immortalized Dorsey in this iconic portrait that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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