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Title: BRD1950DZY
Probably the finest jazz quartet ever assembled. Inspired by a photo taken in 1950, it shows a young John Coltrane in the background.
Title: CB1954
This painting celebrates the fallen painter Jean- Michel Basquiat (died 1988, age 27) and the jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown (died 1930, age 25).
Title: FATS1949
The jazz trumpeter must let his individuality be expressed in his music. There are many jazz trumpeters, but there is only one Fats Navarro.
Title: JG1956
Johnny Griffin, one of the coolest to ever blow a sax. This painting was inspired by one of Johnny's Blue Note album covers from 1950.
Title: Royal Roost
The trumpeter—the centerpiece of jazz. Part of the group, yet singled out and alone.
Title: SID1950
Sidney Bechet is second only to perhaps Louis Armstrong. He is honored here as one of the greatest clarinetists of all.
Title: THELO1959
This painting is intended to capture a late night jam session in New York City in 1959.
Title: Viva La Mingus
Charles Mingus—master of the double bass, pianist, band leader, composer and vocalist.
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