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About this photograph
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on 312 West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside with friends in a space nicknamed 'Talk Stoop' to pass the time.
Print sizes and editions
11" x 14" - Open edition
16" x 20" - Edition of 50
20" x 24" - Edition of 25
30" x 40" - Edition of 15
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Hahnemühle paper
Signature
Hand signed by photographer in ink
About the photographer
Glen Craig, a New York native, began shooting at 12 and studied at Parsons School of Design under Diane Arbus and Benedict J. Fernandez, with guidance from Gordon Parks. His 1965 Cashbox cover photo of B.B. King launched his music photography career, making him Hullabaloo Magazine’s top photographer. Craig captured legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Stevie Wonder, shaping the era’s iconic imagery. A close working relationship with Miles Davis led to rare, intimate portraits of the jazz legend. Craig’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vogue, and many leading publications, securing his legacy in music photography.
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