Original photograph of Count Basie, circa 1950s

N.p. N.p., Circa 1950s. Vintage satin-finish portrait photograph of Count Basie, circa 1950s.

Basie was one of the best known jazz pianist band leaders in history, having begun his career by accompanying silent films and moving on to create his own innovative jazz orchestra, which pioneered techniques like riffing with a large band, emphasizing the rhythm section, and utilizing arrangers to broaden their sound (including a young Quincy Jones).

From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.

8 x 10 inches, archivally mounted in a white mat measuring 14 x 18 inches. Very Good plus, slightly wavy on the top and bottom edges.

[Book #162783]