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Ed van der Elsken
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Leo Wright en Dizzy Gillespie in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

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Leo Wright en Dizzy Gillespie in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-14

The image is a black and white photograph capturing two musicians in the midst of a performance. The musician on the left plays an upright bass, while the one on the right holds onto his trumpet with both hands as if he's either playing or has just finished playing it. They are standing against what appears to be a dark background that could represent smoke from their instruments. Below them is some floral decoration, perhaps part of the stage setting for a concert. The photograph includes handwritten text in Dutch at the bottom which translates roughly to "Dizzy's Diary," with additional notes about improvisation and mention of Michel. The handwriting suggests it might be an autograph or inscription by someone named Ed van der Elsken who is known as a photographer, possibly indicating that this image was taken during one of his photography sessions. The photograph has been annotated at the top left corner which says "Redds Diary - links wet ik met, vroly maar aan michael," likel

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #dutch #dizzygillespie #leowright #dizzysdiary #michel #reddsdiary #michael

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-87

The image depicts a man playing the trumpet. He appears to be deeply focused on his performance, as evidenced by his eyes closed and mouth open in mid-blow. The photograph is monochromatic, rendered in black-and-white which highlights contrasts of light and shadow across his face and hands gripping the instrument. His attire suggests formality; he wears a suit jacket with notched lapels. This setting might be part of a musical performance or practice session given the spotlight effect on him against what appears to be a dark background, emphasizing his presence and action. Additional context provided by the source indicates this photo captures Dizzy Gillespie during 'Jazz at the Philharmonic' in Scheveningen 1958. This historical reference situates it within jazz music's rich history, particularly highlighting one of its iconic figures.

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #scheveningen #dizzygillespie

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-25

This image is a black and white photograph capturing an individual playing the trumpet. The musician, possibly male given their physique, appears to be deeply engrossed in performance, with his head bowed slightly towards the instrument as he blows into it. His right hand holds what seems to be a mute near the valves of the horn while his left fingers are positioned on the valve keys. He is dressed formally, likely wearing a dark jacket and white shirt which suggests an indoor concert setting or formal event. The background is completely black, providing high contrast that highlights the trumpet player's silhouette against it. There is no visible audience in this shot; thus, we can't comment on their reaction to his performance. The image has a dramatic quality due to its monochromatic palette and strong chiaroscuro effects which emphasize textures like the musician’s skin tones and the reflective surface of the brass instrument. The composition centers around the trumpet player's h

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #scheveningen #dizzygillespie

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Ed van der Elsken
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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-44

The image captures a close-up of an individual playing the trumpet. The focus is on the musician's face, particularly around his cheeks and lips as they form into a rounded shape to produce sound through the instrument. We see only part of the person’s ear on one side and hairline visible above the temple area. His eyes are closed or nearly shut, suggesting deep concentration or immersion in performance. The trumpet is prominently displayed against a dark backdrop that accentuates its shiny brass surface with smooth curves and reflective gleam indicating it's well-maintained or new. The black-and-white tonality of this photograph adds to the classic feel, possibly hinting at an older time period associated with jazz music when such monochrome imagery was prevalent. The absence of color directs attention solely on texture contrasts—the roughness of skin versus the smooth trumpet—and emphasizes expressions and emotions conveyed through body language or instruments. There is a stark

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Dizzy Gillespie op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-85

The image is a black and white photograph of an individual playing the trumpet. The focus is on capturing the intense expression and motion as they play, with light accentuating their face and mouthpiece while casting deep shadows in other areas. This style suggests it might be from the mid-20th century or created to emulate that era's photography aesthetics. There are no discernible background elements due to a tight framing of the subject; all attention is drawn toward the musician’s performance.

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #scheveningen #dizzygillespie

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