By Taschen

William Claxton. Jazzlife

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Color: Black

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Description

Jazz atmosphere.

William Claxton. Jazz Life by Taschen is one of the most intense photographic reports ever made on the world of jazz. Between 1960 and 1961, photographer William Claxton and musicologist Joachim E. Berendt traveled across the United States to document the lives, faces, and places that animated the American jazz scene. The result is an authentic and vibrant portrait of an unrepeatable era.

The volume collects hundreds of iconic images depicting smoky clubs, backstage moments, impromptu jam sessions, and intimate glimpses of great music protagonists. Jazz Life is not just a photographic book, but a cultural document that captures the energy, creativity, and soul of jazz in its most fertile period. The Taschen edition enhances the project with a high-quality print, making it an essential coffee table book for music, photography, and American culture enthusiasts.

  • Photographic report dedicated to the American jazz scene of the 1960s
  • Original shots by William Claxton
  • Rich visual content with high-quality printing
  • Ideal for collectors and lovers of music and photography

Founded in 1980 in Cologne by Benedikt Taschen, Taschen is one of the most influential international publishing houses in the panorama of art, photography, architecture, cinema, and contemporary visual culture. Known for its print quality, iconic formats, and meticulous attention to editorial detail, Taschen has made art accessible while maintaining extremely high production standards.

From monographs dedicated to great masters to collector's volumes, every Taschen book combines authoritative content and extraordinary visual impact. Macciocu is an official Taschen retailer in Sassari and online, with a curated selection of original titles available in our boutique and on our e-commerce.

Number of pages 720
Dimensions 25 × 34 cm
Weight 3.8 kg
Language English
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