Ailey, Alvin. (1931–1989). "Blues Suite" - Signed Photograph .
Signed photograph of the great American choreographer and dancer posing with his company (11 dancers) in his celebrated Blues Suite. Handstamp of Giesen Management, New York, and typed caption to verso. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.6 x 20.1 cm). In fine condition.
Blues Suite is the ballet that launched Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. Remarkably, Mr. Ailey was just 27 when the dance premiered, and it was only the sixth piece he had ever choreographed. This ballet is where he found his voice as a creative artist, presenting real people on the concert dance stage.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Ailey, Alvin. (1931–1989). "Blues Suite" - Signed Photograph .
Signed photograph of the great American choreographer and dancer posing with his company (11 dancers) in his celebrated Blues Suite. Handstamp of Giesen Management, New York, and typed caption to verso. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.6 x 20.1 cm). In fine condition.
Blues Suite is the ballet that launched Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. Remarkably, Mr. Ailey was just 27 when the dance premiered, and it was only the sixth piece he had ever choreographed. This ballet is where he found his voice as a creative artist, presenting real people on the concert dance stage.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.