Lee Friedlander: American Musicians

From the 1950s to the 1970s, the artist photographed jazz, country, and blues artists in studios, during performances, and on tour. His portraits of musicians and jazz marching bands in New Orleans are a passionate document of the American music scene.

Black and white photograph of four men walking in a crowded street
Black and white photograph of a man playing an instrument
Color photograph of a woman wearing a green sweater signing
Color photograph of a man wearing a blue sweater
Black and white photograph of a man smoking a cigar and a boy at a piano
Black and white photograph of three figures with instruments and audio equipment
Black and white photograph of three men playing instruments in a smoky room
Color photograph of a man wearing sunglasses
Black and white photograph of a man playing piano
Color photograph up close of a man playing saxophone
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