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Miles Davis, Birdland, New York City, 1949

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  • About this photograph

    Miles Davis at Birdland in New York City photographed in 1949 by Herman Leonard.

    Print sizes and editions 

    11” x 14” - Open Edition

    16” x 20” - Edition of 50

    20” x 24” - Edition of 50

    Print type

    Silver gelatin print

    Paper type

    Fiber paper

    Signature

    Hand signed by photographer in ink or estate stamped by Herman Leonard Photography

    Limited availability for hand signed prints

    About the photographer

    Herman Leonard (1923-2010) was an American photographer renowned for his iconic images of jazz legends during the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. His photographs of luminaries like Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington not only captured the essence of their performances but also immortalized the vibrant jazz scene of New York's 52nd Street and Harlem. Leonard's work, celebrated for its dramatic lighting and intimate portrayal of musicians, has been exhibited worldwide and is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. His legacy continues to be honored through major exhibitions, including at the GRAMMY Museum and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

    © Herman Leonard Photography. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without permission.

About this photograph

Miles Davis at Birdland in New York City photographed in 1949 by Herman Leonard.

Print sizes and editions 

11” x 14” - Open Edition

16” x 20” - Edition of 50

20” x 24” - Edition of 50

Print type

Silver gelatin print

Paper type

Fiber paper

Signature

Hand signed by photographer in ink or estate stamped by Herman Leonard Photography

Limited availability for hand signed prints

About the photographer

Herman Leonard (1923-2010) was an American photographer renowned for his iconic images of jazz legends during the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. His photographs of luminaries like Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington not only captured the essence of their performances but also immortalized the vibrant jazz scene of New York's 52nd Street and Harlem. Leonard's work, celebrated for its dramatic lighting and intimate portrayal of musicians, has been exhibited worldwide and is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. His legacy continues to be honored through major exhibitions, including at the GRAMMY Museum and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

© Herman Leonard Photography. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without permission.

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