Gordon Parks (American, 1912-2006). A Group of Seven Photographs of Duke Ellington's Band (7 works), 1943. Gelatin silve... (Total: 7 )

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Gordon Parks (American, 1912-2006)
A Group of Seven Photographs of Duke Ellington's Band (7 works), 1943
Gelatin silver, printed later
9-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches (24.1 x 18.4 cm), or the reverse

Titles include: New York, New York. Sunny Greer, drummer for Duke Ellington, 1943, (duplicate in the lot); New York, New York. Duke Ellington's orchestra playing for dancers at the Hurricane, 1943; New York, New York. Two members of Duke Ellington's rhythm section at the Hurricane Ballroom, 1943; New York, New York. Rex Stewart, trumpeter with Duke Ellington's orchestra, at the Hurricane cabaret, 1943; New York, New York. Duke Ellington chats with members of his orchestra, 1943; and, New York, New York. Bass fiddle player of Duke Ellington's orchestra at the Hurricane Ballroom, 1943.


More information about Gordon Parks. See also: Parks, Gordon, Parks, Gordon Alexander Buchanan Artist.

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