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Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude
Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)]. Original Photograph in the Nude.

Extraordinary and rare original photograph of the great American jazz trumpeter, singer and composer shown from the rear in a full nude pose. In very fine condition, with the photographer's ink stamp "Jack Bradley....NY" on the verso.

This remarkable photograph was discussed in the 29 March, 2021 New York Times obituary of Armstrong's photographer, Jack Bradley: "Mr. Bradley once photographed Armstrong naked from behind, in a dressing room. . . . Armstrong, when he heard the click of Mr. Bradley's camera, said, 'I want one of those!' An enlarged print of the photo hung in Armstrong's den." This original print is sold together with an undated Christmas card from the well-known New Orleans duo, Danny and Blue Lu Barker discussing the famous nude picture: "Hello, Leon. . . Can you send me Bill Riddle's address? I want to send him Armstrong's photo in the raw." 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Card measures 2.75 x 6.5 inches 16 x 7 cm). 

Jack Bradley wore many hats over the years — photographer, road manager, manager, writer, booking agent, charter boat captain, nightclub manager, disc jockey, lecturer, concert producer and founder of the New York Jazz Museum and co-founder of the Cape Cod Jazz Society, but he is best remembered for his long connection with Louis Armstrong, for whom he was in many ways like a son. Over approximately a dozen years, Bradley attended hundreds of Armstrong concerts and recording sessions and produced almost certainly the largest single volume of photographs of Armstrong.  Bradley’s photographs of Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins and dozens of others are considered to be some of the finest jazz photographs ever taken. His photograph of Holiday in early 1959 is believed to be the very last picture of Lady Day taken in performance.

Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)] Original Photograph in the Nude

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Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) [Bradley, Jack. (1934 - 2021)]. Original Photograph in the Nude.

Extraordinary and rare original photograph of the great American jazz trumpeter, singer and composer shown from the rear in a full nude pose. In very fine condition, with the photographer's ink stamp "Jack Bradley....NY" on the verso.

This remarkable photograph was discussed in the 29 March, 2021 New York Times obituary of Armstrong's photographer, Jack Bradley: "Mr. Bradley once photographed Armstrong naked from behind, in a dressing room. . . . Armstrong, when he heard the click of Mr. Bradley's camera, said, 'I want one of those!' An enlarged print of the photo hung in Armstrong's den." This original print is sold together with an undated Christmas card from the well-known New Orleans duo, Danny and Blue Lu Barker discussing the famous nude picture: "Hello, Leon. . . Can you send me Bill Riddle's address? I want to send him Armstrong's photo in the raw." 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Card measures 2.75 x 6.5 inches 16 x 7 cm). 

Jack Bradley wore many hats over the years — photographer, road manager, manager, writer, booking agent, charter boat captain, nightclub manager, disc jockey, lecturer, concert producer and founder of the New York Jazz Museum and co-founder of the Cape Cod Jazz Society, but he is best remembered for his long connection with Louis Armstrong, for whom he was in many ways like a son. Over approximately a dozen years, Bradley attended hundreds of Armstrong concerts and recording sessions and produced almost certainly the largest single volume of photographs of Armstrong.  Bradley’s photographs of Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins and dozens of others are considered to be some of the finest jazz photographs ever taken. His photograph of Holiday in early 1959 is believed to be the very last picture of Lady Day taken in performance.

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