JAZZ GREATS

Paul J. Hoeffler, Chet Baker with Halema Baker, backstage at the Old War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, 1956

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

The King of Cool, Chet Baker (1929-1988) - pictured here with his, then, wife, Halema Baker (née Alli) - was a trumpeter and known particularly for his vocal albums. Signed by the photographer.

7385

$1,000

Jan Persson, Coleman Hawkins, Copenhagen, 1967

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)

Coleman Hawkins (1904-1969), nicknamed "Hawk", was one of the first prominent jazz musicians on tenor saxophonist. In 1939, he recorded the pop standard "Body and Soul", which is acknowledged as one of jazz's greatest recordings. Signed by the photographer.

7403

$500

Jan Persson, Bill Evans, Copenhagen, 1964

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)

Bill Evans (1929-1980) is one of the most influential pianists and composers in jazz history. In 1958, he joined Miles Davis's band, where he had a profound influence - in 1959 they recorded Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time. Signed by the photographer.

7404

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David Gahr, Miles Davis at Tanglewood (with Gary Bartz), 1970

Gelatin silver print, 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)

This is the original, unretouched image used on his A Tribute to Jack Johnson record cover (1971). Signed by the photographer.

7369

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Herman Leonard, Ben Webster, Birdland, NYC, 1950

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 1/2 x 10 in. (29.2 x 25.4 cm)

Ben Webster (1909-1973), a tenor saxophonist, considered one of the three most important "swing tenors", along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. He had a tough, raspy tone on stomps, yet on ballads he played with warmth and sentiment. Signed by the photographer. Framed.

7408

$2,400

Herman Leonard, Dexter Gordon, Royal Roost, NYC, 1948

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm)

One of the most famous portraits in jazz. Dexter Gordon (1923-1990), a tenor saxophonist, was one of the first bebop tenors, ranked with musicians such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell. Known as "Long Tall Dexter", his career spanned over 40 years. Signed by the photographer. Framed.

7406

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Monk at Village Gate, with Charlie Rouse, 1962

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) was one of the most important figures in jazz. A pianist and composer, he made many contributions to jazz repertoire, including "'Round Midnight", "Straight, No Chaser", "Ruby, My Dear", and "Well, You Needn't". Charlie Rouse (1924-1988), a tenor saxophonist, was a member of Monk's quartet for more than ten years. Signed by the photographer.

7380

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Herman Leonard, Teddy Wilson, Jo Jones, Lester Young, Paris, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm)

A charming, informal portrait of three jazz giants. Teddy Wilson (1912-1986), a pioneer, described as "the definitive swing pianist". Wilson's elegant style was recorded with many of the biggest names in jazz. Jo Jones (1911-1985) was a legendary drummer, band leader, and percussion pioneer. He also played with Count Basie, from 1934 to 1948. Lester "Prez" Young (1909-1959), a tenor saxophonist who became prominent with Count Basie's orchestra. He was one of the most influential players on the tenor, with a relaxed, cool tone and sophisticated harmonies. Signed by the photographer. Framed.

7409

$2,400

Paul J. Hoeffler, Art Blakey at Ridgecrest Inn, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 19 x 15 in. (48.3 x 38.1 cm)

The dynamic Art Blakey (1919-1990), an extraordinary drummer and bandleader, was a bebop pioneer with Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. He led the Jazz Messengers, for 35 years, and a mentor for young talent, including Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, and Wynton Marsalis. Signed by the photographer.

7379

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Jan Persson, Stan Getz, Copenhagen, 1974

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 cm)

A lovely, mid-career image of Stan Getz (1927-1991). Playing primarily the tenor sax, Getz was known as "The Sound" because his prime influence and idol, Lester Young. First performing in bebop and cool jazz groups, after listening to João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, he popularized bossa nova in America with the hit single "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964. Signed by the photographer.

7401

$1,000

David Gahr, Abbey Lincoln, 1974

Gelatin silver print, 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm)

A candid, rare portrait of Anna Marie Wooldridge (1930-2010), better known as Abbey Lincoln, a vocalist, songwriter, and actress, who wrote and performed her own compositions as well as standards. She was also a civil-rights advocate and activist from the 1960s onward. Signed by the photographer.

7368

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Jimmy Katz, Keith Jarrett, 1998

Gelatin silver print, 10 x 9 1/2 in. (25.4 x 24.1 cm)

Keith Jarrett (b. 1945) is a still active jazz and classical music pianist and composer. His album The Köln Concert (1975) became the best-selling piano recording in history. In 2008, he was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame. Signed by the photographer.

7383

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Gene Martin, Dizzy Gillespie, 1990

Chromogenic print, 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (25.1 x 25.1 cm)

This is a charming, late portrait of Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993), one of the greatest jazz musicians. He was a virtuosic trumpeter and improviser - and bebop pioneer. Signed by the photographer.

7399

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Paul J. Hoeffler, J.J. Johnson, Toronto Jazz Festival, at 'The Tent', 1995

Chromogenic print, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

J.J. Johnson (1924-2001) was one of the first trombonists to embrace bebop, recording with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, and Charlie Parker, among many. Considered by many to be the greatest jazz trombonist ever. Signed by the photographer.

7390

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Jim Marshall, Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster at the Cellar Jazz Club S.F., 1960

Chromogenic print, 12 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. (32.4 x 21.3 cm)

Johnny Hodges (1907-1970) was one of the most important alto saxophonists in jazz history, best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's orchestra. Ben Webster (1909-1973), tenor saxophonist, considered one of the three most important "swing tenors", along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Signed by the photographer.

7395

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Ralph Sutton, Dick Wellstood, Dick Hyman at the Harbourfront, Toronto, 1987

Chromogenic print, 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (19.7 x 14 cm)

An image of three jazz-piano titans. Ralph Sutton (1922-2001), was a stride pianist in the tradition of James P. Johnson and Fats Waller. Dick Wellstood (1927-1987) was one of the few stride pianists to emerge in the era of bebop. Dick Hyman (b. 1927) has investigated ragtime and early jazz - recording the music of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, and Fats Waller. Signed by the photographer.

7382

$300

Herman Leonard, Duke Ellington, Paris, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 19 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (49.5 x 45.1 cm)

An evocative "portrait" of Duke Ellington. Signed by the photographer. Framed.

7411

$4,500

Paul J. Hoeffler, Erskine Hawkins Dance (Suspenders), 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Erskine Hawkins (1914-1993) was a trumpeter and big-band leader, most remembered for composing "Tuxedo Junction". Here is another atmospheric Hoeffler image capturing the feel of a jazz-dance. Signed by the photographer.

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Saturday Night Dance with the Erskine Hawkins Band, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Erskine Hawkins (1914-1993) was a trumpeter and big-band leader, most remembered for composing "Tuxedo Junction". Here is another atmospheric Hoeffler image capturing the feel of a jazz-dance. Signed by the photographer.

7376

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Count Basie Dance, c. 1960

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 9 x 13 1/2 in. (22.9 x 34.3 cm)

A charming, candid backstage shot from a Count Basie dance concert in this lovely, atmospheric Paul Hoeffler image capturing the feel of a jazz-dance gig. Signed by the photographer.

7372

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Louis Armstrong, Concert at the Old War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, 1956

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

A lovely image of Louis Armstrong onstage in 1956. Signed by the photographer.

7371

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Jan Persson, Herbie Hancock, Copenhagen, 1996

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)

Herbie Hancock (b. 1940), a pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and composer. Hancock first became known with the Miles Davis Quintet, where he helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. Since the '70s, Hancock has also experimented with jazz fusion, funk, and classical. Signed by the photographer.

7402

$500

Jan Persson, Don Byas, Copenhagen, 1967

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)

An uncommon portrait of one of the unsung figures in jazz, a musician's musician - Don Byas (1912-1972), a tenor saxophonist. He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others. He lived in Europe for the final 26 years of his life. Signed by the photographer.

7405

$500

Jan Persson, Ben Webster, Denmark, 1973

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)

A moving, late portrait of Ben Webster (1909-1973), tenor saxophonist, considered one of the three most important "swing tenors", along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Signed by the photographer.

7400

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Jay McShann at the Harbourfront, Toronto, 1990

Chromogenic print, 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (14 x 19.7 cm)

Jay McShann (1916-2006), a pianist and bandleader from Kansas City, whose bands that included Charlie Parker (in his first recording) and Ben Webster. He continued recording and touring through the 1990s, performing well into his 80s. Signed by the photographer.

7381

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Lee Konitz, with Franz Koglmann Pipe Trio, Toronto Jazz Festival, at 'The Tent', 1995

Chromogenic print, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Lee Konitz (b. 1927), is an alto saxophonist who has performed in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde. Konitz appeared on Miles Davis's Birth of the Cool sessions. He continues to record and perform today. Signed by the photographer.

7391

$300

Paul J. Hoeffler, Ray Brown, Toronto Jazz Festival, at 'The Tent', 1994

Chromogenic print, 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)

Ray Brown (1926-2002) was a bassist known for extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, and as one of the greatest bassists in jazz history. Signed by the photographer.

7392

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Duke Ellington at Newport Jazz Festival, 1956

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

An image taken at Duke Ellington's legendary closing concert at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival - which revamped Ellington's reputation and fortune for the rest of his life. That year's Festival was the first that Hoeffler photographed. Signed by the photographer.

7386

$400

Paul J. Hoeffler, Henry "Red" Allen and Buster Bailey, at Newport Jazz Festival, 1957

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Henry "Red" Allen (1908-1967) was a trumpeter and vocalist, whose style fully incorporated the innovations of Louis Armstrong. Buster Bailey (1902-1967) was a clarinetist (educated by Franz Schoepp, who taught Benny Goodman). Bailey began with W.C. Handy's Orchestra in 1917. In 1965 he joined his old friend Louis Armstrong and became a member of his All-Stars. Signed by the photographer.

7388

$300

Paul J. Hoeffler, Al Cohn, 1987

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

A musician-insider, Al Cohn (1925-1988) was a tenor saxophonist who came to prominence in Woody Herman's big band - also known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims. Signed by the photographer.

7373

$300

Paul J. Hoeffler, Paul Gonsalves at Newport Jazz Festival, 1956

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm)

Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974), a tenor saxophonist best known for appearing at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival and playing a 27-chorus solo in the middle of "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue", a performance credited with single-handedly revitalizing Ellington's waning career. Signed by the photographer.

7393

$300

Paul J. Hoeffler, Doc Cheatham at the Montreal Bistro, Toronto, Ontario, 1994

Resin-coated gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Doc Cheatham (1905-1997), a masterful trumpeter, singer, and bandleader whose lifelong influence was Louis Armstrong. After touring widely his entire life, he settled in NY, playing a popular, regular Sunday gig at Sweet Basil in his final decade. Signed by the photographer. (A smaller print is available, see [7394])

7389

$300

Paul J. Hoeffler, Doc Cheatham at the Montreal Bistro, Toronto, Ontario, 1994

Resin-coated gelatin silver print, 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm)

Doc Cheatham (1905-1997), a masterful trumpeter, singer, and bandleader whose lifelong influence was Louis Armstrong. After touring widely his entire life, he settled in NY, playing a popular, regular Sunday gig at Sweet Basil in his final decade. Signed by the photographer. (A larger print is available, see [7389])

7394

$200

Paul J. Hoeffler, Late Night at the Phythod Club, Pee Wee Ellis & Ron Carter, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 13 x 19 in. (33 x 48.3 cm)

A wonderful, early image of bassist Ron Carter (b. 1937), one of the top bassists in jazz history, and the most-recorded jazz bassist ever. Pee Wee Ellis (b. 1941), a saxophonist who, despite a long career in jazz, is best known as a member of James Brown's band in the '60s, appearing on many recordings and co-writing hits like "Cold Sweat" and "Say It Loud . . ." Signed by the photographer. (A smaller print is available, see [7378])

7377

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Late Night at the Phythod Club, Pee Wee Ellis & Ron Carter, 1958

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

A wonderful, early image of bassist Ron Carter (b. 1937), one of the top bassists in jazz history, and the most-recorded jazz bassist ever. Pee Wee Ellis (b. 1941), a saxophonist who, despite a long career in jazz, is best known as a member of James Brown's band in the '60s, appearing on many recordings and co-writing hits like "Cold Sweat" and "Say It Loud . . ." Signed by the photographer. (A larger print is available, see [7377])

7378

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Herman Leonard, Palm Court Café, New Orleans, 1996

Gelatin silver print, 13 x 17 in. (33 x 43.2 cm)

A late photograph by Herman Leonard, after he moved to New Orleans, where, as he always had, prowled the night life. Signed by the photographer. Please see additional images for condition.

7413

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Paul J. Hoeffler, Friday Night at the Pythodd Club, Rochester NY, c. 1959

Gelatin silver print; printed later, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

An evocative image by Paul Hoeffler, capturing the atmosphere of the legendary Pythodd jazz club in Rochester, NY. With Dick Sampson, Jon Eckhardt, Roy McCurdy and other musicians on the bandstand. Signed by the photographer.

7384

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