#124 • Billy Strayhorn by Al Fairweather

Part of Estate Treasures 87: Fine Art, Asian Antiques, Art Glass, & More (timed auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

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Photographer: Al Fairweather Subject:  Billy Strayhorn Origin: United States, New York Period: c.1960 Medium: Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph Dimensions: Approx. 10 x 8 in. Condition: Age Related and Handling Wear Additional Information:  Original vintage gelatin silver photograph of composer, arranger, and pianist Billy Strayhorn by New York photographer Al Fairweather. The reverse bears Fairweather’s authentic photographer’s stamp: Photo by Al Fairweather 125 W. 115 St. N.Y.C. The intimate photograph depicts Strayhorn in a working environment and dates to approximately 1960. Strayhorn was one of the great composers and arrangers of twentieth century jazz and Duke Ellington’s principal musical collaborator for nearly three decades.