Bigard, Barney. (1906–1980) & Shaw, Arvell. (1923–2002) & Catlett, Sidney

Bigard, Barney. (1906–1980) & Shaw, Arvell. (1923–2002) & Catlett, Sidney "Big Sid." (1910–1951)

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Signed Photograph

Unusual photograph of jazz greats, clarinettist Barney Bigard, bassist Arvell Shaw, and drummer Big Sid Catlett in a candid pose beside a bus, signed in white ink over the image by Bigard and Shaw. 10 x 8 inches. Tape remnants along the left edge, else fine.

From the collection of Nat Singerman, a professional photographer and co-owner of Character Arts Photo Studio in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1940's and 1950's. During this period he met and befriended many jazz legends who performed at clubs in and around Cleveland and Chicago He took many photographs of performances as well as numerous candid shots taken backstage. He also hosted jam sessions and dinners at his studio where other images from the archive were shot. (14590)

Signed Photograph Jazz