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Mahalia Jackson & Duke Ellington at the First N.O. Jazz Fest

Michael P. Smith1970 April 22-26

The Historic New Orleans Collection

The Historic New Orleans Collection
New Orleans, United States

View of Mahalia Jackson at the 1970 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. She is seen holding a microphone and standing with Duke Ellington in front of a crowd of people. George Wein, NOJHF producer, is seen standing near a man with a video camera. Cousin Joe is seen standing to the right of the image. According to the 1970 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival program, Mahalia Jackson performed on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. Duke Ellington performed on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium.

Details

  • Title: Mahalia Jackson & Duke Ellington at the First N.O. Jazz Fest
  • Creator: Michael P. Smith
  • Creator Lifespan: 1937-2008
  • Date Created: 1970 April 22-26
  • Physical Dimensions: 11" x 14"
  • Type: gelatin silver prints
  • Rights: Physical rights are retained by The Historic New Orleans Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U. S. copyright laws.
  • Medium: Photographic paper; photographic gelatin; silver (metal)
  • Art Form: Photography
  • Support: gelatin silver process
  • Depicted Person: Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
  • Credit Line: Photograph by Michael P. Smith ©The Historic New Orleans Collection
  • Accession Number: 2007.0103.2.204

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