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In the first half of the 20 th century these eight, great black jazz musicians, who helped to create one of America’s unique contributions to the musical canon, come alive in the wonderful posters, photographs and promotional pieces that are part of WalterFilms’ collection of African Americana.
The rich sounds, rhythms, and colors of jazz inspired prominent visual artists of the 20th century. In depicting African American culture, Romare Bearden painted jazz scenes, incorporated titles of favorite performances in his collages, and created specific works for albums by Charlie Parker, Donald Byrd, and other greats.
Jazz is a Black art form, but it has influenced Black and white artists alike. One of those white artists, Stuart Davis, immersed himself in jazz culture while living in New York’s Greenwich Village, where many other artists—like Davis’s friend Beauford Delaney—shared similar passions.
Together, they reinforce not only that there's room for the American Songbook to grow—but that Black American artists throughout history have formed an ever-nourishing, self-sustaining universe where anyone can step inside. Here are the stories of how these eight artists' inspirations have thrilled, inspired and galvanized them.
Vibrant Jazz Band Acrylic Art - Black Culture, African American Music, Female Guitarist, Wood Mounted Canvas, Unique Home Decor, Black Art
Through Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and others, free jazz started tapping into black consciousness, and songs like “Journey in Satchidananda” and “The Creator Has a Master ...