- One photographer—creative Kane, a graphic designer and creative director who had never before photographed musicians—took the famous picture.
2. There are 57 jazz musicians in the picture; many of them were among the best of all time—Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, etc.
3. For a special jazz edition in January 1959, Magazine Commission ordered the picture.
4. Early Morning Call—On August 12, 1958, the session was set for 10 a.m., an exceptionally early hour for jazz performers, many of whom performed late into the night.
The picture was shot in Harlem, New York City, on 126th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.
6. No Experience Needed—Art Kane had not taken a professional photo before the shot.
7. Crowd of Kids—Neighborhood kids sneak in, adding even more spontaneity and warmth to the picture.
The musicians took part willingly, without remuneration, only for the love of jazz and friendship.
9. Dizzy’s Playfulness—Dizzy Gillespie is famously shown protruding his tongue when a small child is seated on his knee.
10. Count Basie’s Sit-in—Count Basie sat on the curb, and soon neighborhood children were seated next to him.
11. Monks’ Style—Arriving late with his trademark beret and sunglasses, Thelonious Monk first seemed to stand apart from the group.
12. Mary Lou Williams and Marian McPartland—Reflecting the male-dominated jazz world, the picture features just three women: Marian McPartland, Mary Lou Williams, and Maxine Sullivan.
13. Missing Legends—Jazz greats including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington were conspicuously absent.
14. Sunny but Sweaty—Despite the heat, many artists dressed formally in suits on this sunny July morning.
15. Short Patience—Kane had to hurry fast to obtain the last shot; he had trouble keeping the group motionless.
16. Multiple Takes—Art Kane photographed many variants before landing the now-famous one.
17. Documentary Filming Jean Bach’s documentary A Great Day in Harlem looked into the history behind the picture in 1994.
18. Limited Reunions—Little gatherings of the musicians took place over the years, although many had passed away by the time the documentary was produced.
19. Very few survive—very few musicians from the picture are still living as of the 2020s.
20. Cultural Impact—Considered one of the most significant jazz images ever captured, the picture has inspired similar group photos in hip-hop, sports, and other cultural spheres.
Still one of the most recognizable photographs in jazz history!
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