Mahalia Jackson & Duke Ellington at the First N.O. Jazz Fest
Documentary Photography
1970
The Historic New Orleans Collection
View of Mahalia Jackson at the 1970 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. She is seen holding a microphone and standing with Duke Ellington in front of a crowd of people. George Wein, NOJHF producer, is seen standing near a man with a video camera. Cousin Joe is seen standing to the right of the image. According to the 1970 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival program, Mahalia Jackson performed on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. Duke Ellington performed on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium.
michael albert smith (1963 –)
Michael Albert Smith (b. 1963) is an American artist known for his evocative photography capturing New Orleans music culture & portraits of gospel legends. Also a former basketball player, golfer and painter.
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New Orleans, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Mahalia Jackson & Duke Ellington at the First N.O. Jazz Fest
- Artist: michael albert smith
- Year: 1970
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Historic New Orleans Collection
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Corpus context: reflecting 70s america, documentary realism influence
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: michael albert smith, jazz festival event, new orleans jazz fest
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