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Jaki Byard, 1978

1978

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist and composer Jaki Byard playing piano at a performance in New York City. Byard is photographed from a low angle and is framed between the open lid and body of his piano. He is lit from above and looking down, with only his face visible above the piano body.

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Catalog reference: 2012.164.154

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