Eldridge, Roy. (1911–1989) & Sims, Zoot. (1925–1985) & Charles, Teddy. (1928–2012) & Sturgis, Ted. (1913–1995) Group of Original Photographs of the Roy Eldridge Sextet

Eldridge, Roy. (1911–1989) & Sims, Zoot. (1925–1985) & Charles, Teddy. (1928–2012) & Sturgis, Ted. (1913–1995)

Group of Original Photographs of the Roy Eldridge Sextet

Group of 11 original 1951 photographs of the Roy Eldridge Sextet, captured in performance by photographer James N. Seidelle (1925–2018). The ensemble included Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Zoot Sims on sax, vibraphonist Teddy Cohen (later Teddy Charles), and bassist Ted Sturgis. Fine. Each 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm).

Based on the background, we have established that the present photographs were taken during a run of performances at Lindsay's Sky Bar in Cleveland, OH on April 30–May 7, 1951. The venue played host to many important jazz performers, including Charlie Parker, Roy Eldridge, Stan Getz, and Johnny Hodges.

Eldridge's sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos and his strong influence on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most exciting musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop. (18025)

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