Art Kane: Harlem 1958 | A Book Release Jazz Event
In 1958, fledgling photographer Art Kane pitched an idea to Esquire–invite the musicians of New York’s jazz community to come together for one photo. Esquire agreed, and 58 jazz musicians, from the unknown to the world famous, duly assembled at the unlikely hour of 10am at 7 East 126th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues, to take one of the most iconic photos in jazz history. The group included Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Thelonius Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, Benny Golson, and more.
In conjunction with the recent release of the book Art Kane: Harlem 1958, published by Wall of Sound Editions, which shares the visual history and story behind the legendary photo, the Harlem School of the Arts welcomes musician, photographer, and son of Art Kane, Jonathan Kane to discuss the iconic photo and new book about its history.
HSA Gallery
Free & Open to the Public
645 St. Nicholas Ave.
New York, NY 10030