A lighthearted and intimate candid of Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, and Miles Davis captured backstage by one of the most important photographers in the history of jazz.
Near fine.
Price: $7,500.00
"[A] photographer with a knack for showing up at the right time and place." — Peter Facini
Robert Parent (1923-1987) was one of the pioneers of jazz photography. He combined a keen eye and appreciation for his subjects with a technical know-how that allowed him to capture images that eluded lesser practitioners. Determined not to disrupt performances, he developed a technique that became known as "available light photography" which allowed him to work in the dark environments of clubs and theaters. Using his Pressman Speed Graphic camera, Parent was able to quietly snap pictures without disturbing the performers. During his life, Parent's images appeared regularly in DOWNBEAT and METRONOME, as well as more mainstream books and publications. He also provided images for numerous album covers (designing many himself) for labels like Mingus's Debut. Most recently he was the subject of a 2019 NEW YORK TIMES article by Peter Facini entitled "Is This the Greatest Photo in Jazz History?" His photos are among the most influential of postwar jazz, capturing it at the height of its cultural and artistic importance. A striking image of three jazz icons by a true innovator in the field.
Read more: Peter Facini, "Is This the Greatest Photo in Jazz History?", THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8th, 2019.
(New York): (Bob Parent), (1956), [print ca. 1970s]. 11'' x 14''. Original double-weight black-and-white gelatin silver photograph. Later strike, likely ca. 1970s. Photographer's studio stamp to verso, with reproduction rights stamp below and presumed inventory number penciled above. One corner slightly bumped.
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