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Ed van der Elsken
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6 giorni fa

Tenorsaxofonist Bobby Jaspar van het J.J. Johnson Quintet in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1957

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Tenorsaxofonist Bobby Jaspar van het J.J. Johnson Quintet in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1957

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-50

This black and white photograph captures a tenor saxophonist from the J.J. Johnson Quintet performing live on stage in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, 1957. The image is taken by renowned Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken, as indicated by the source link provided. The musician is captured mid-performance, playing his saxophone with a focused intensity that suggests he is deeply immersed in his musical expression. His attire appears to be formal, suitable for the period and setting of performance photography. The lighting highlights him against a dark background, emphasizing the spotlight effect often used during live performances, which draws attention directly onto the performer. The composition includes another musician partially visible on the right side, indicating that this was likely part of an ensemble or band setup typical in jazz concerts from that era. The grainy texture and high contrast are characteristic of film photography from the mid-20th century, adding to the hist

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #dutch #concertgebouw #tenorsaxofonist #hetconcertgebouw #bobbyjasparvanhetjj #bobbyjaspars #jjjohnson

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
1 settimana fa

Roland Hanna van de Benny Goodman Orchestra in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Roland Hanna van de Benny Goodman Orchestra in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-86

The image is a black and white photograph of an individual captured in profile. The person appears to be engaged with something, possibly playing or speaking into a mouthpiece that's held near their lips, suggesting the act of blowing music such as jazz saxophone. This could indicate that they're either practicing or performing live. There are notable shadows across parts of the face and clothing due to the strong lighting from one side, which accentuates textures like hair and fabric folds. The background is dark, focusing all attention on the subject who stands out with lighter shades where their skin catches light against a contrasting black backdrop likely meant for dramatic effect or artistic expression. The individual's attire appears formal but not overly so, potentially suggesting this could be an informal studio session rather than an official photo shoot. There are no discernible colors due to it being monochrome; the range of tones varies from white highlights and grey

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #hetconcertgebouw

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Arvell Shaw van de Benny Goodman Orchestra in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Arvell Shaw van de Benny Goodman Orchestra in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-77

This black and white photograph captures a moment of intense musical performance. A man, likely a bassist given the instrument he's holding which appears to be an upright double bass or contrabass fiddle, is in mid-motion with his head bent downwards towards the bow near its tip as if playing a note. His facial expression suggests concentration and passion for music. He wears what seems to be casual attire - possibly jeans rolled up at the bottom of their leg openings leading down into dark socks, suggesting an informal setting or personal comfort during performance. The subject's posture is slightly hunched over with his left arm raised higher than his right, indicating that he may have been in a standing position and now has adjusted to play. The backdrop fades from darkness towards light near the figure of the musician, which focuses attention on him as the central element of this composition. There are no discernible features or objects around him; it's an empty space void of

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