Image Credits

All photographs used on this site are from the Library of Congress collections.

About These Images

The photographs on this website come from the William P. Gottlieb Collection and the FSA/OWI Collection at the Library of Congress. These historic images capture the golden age of American big band jazz and are used to honor the tradition that Salt City Jazz Orchestra continues today.

Two members of Duke Ellington's rhythm section at the Hurricane Ballroom

Two members of Duke Ellington's rhythm section at the Hurricane Ballroom

Photographer:
Gordon Parks
Date:
1943
Source:
Library of Congress, FSA/OWI Collection
Rights:
No known restrictions on publication
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Portrait of Count Basie, Aquarium, New York, N.Y.

Portrait of Count Basie, Aquarium, New York, N.Y.

Photographer:
William P. Gottlieb
Date:
1946–48
Source:
Library of Congress, William P. Gottlieb Collection
Rights:
Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply
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Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y.

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y.

Photographer:
William P. Gottlieb
Date:
1946–48
Source:
Library of Congress, William P. Gottlieb Collection
Rights:
Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply
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Stan Kenton Orchestra

Stan Kenton Orchestra

Photographer:
William P. Gottlieb
Date:
1947–48
Source:
Library of Congress, William P. Gottlieb Collection
Rights:
Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply
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Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo

Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo

Photographer:
William P. Gottlieb
Date:
1947–48
Source:
Library of Congress, William P. Gottlieb Collection
Rights:
Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply
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Portrait of Count Basie and Bob Crosby, Howard Theater, Washington, D.C.

Portrait of Count Basie and Bob Crosby, Howard Theater, Washington, D.C.

Photographer:
William P. Gottlieb
Date:
ca. 1941
Source:
Library of Congress, William P. Gottlieb Collection
Rights:
Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply
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Summary Attribution

Images courtesy of the Library of Congress: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Public Domain; privacy/publicity rights may apply) and Gordon Parks / FSA-OWI Collection (No known restrictions). For more information, visit loc.gov/free-to-use.