Jim Marshall Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1963
Jim Marshall Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1963
A Candid Portrait of Jazz Innovation | Limited Edition Black-and-White Photography
Captured in 1963, this striking black-and-white photograph by legendary photographer Jim Marshall presents Dizzy Gillespie backstage at the Monterey Jazz Festival, seated casually on his trumpet case in a moment of quiet reflection. Far removed from the spotlight, the image reveals the architect of modern jazz at ease—thoughtful, composed, and unmistakably iconic.
Photographed during a pivotal era in American music, Gillespie appears between performances, dressed sharply yet relaxed, embodying the intellect, wit, and quiet authority that defined his role as both innovator and ambassador of bebop. Marshall’s unobtrusive lens captures not a performer mid-solo, but a master in repose—allowing collectors a rare, intimate view of one of jazz’s most influential figures.
The understated setting—temporary festival structures, fellow musicians in the background—anchors the image firmly in its historical moment, while Gillespie’s posture and presence transcend it. This photograph speaks to the discipline behind brilliance and the humanity behind legend.
Studio CT proudly presents this photograph as a limited-edition archival print, produced to museum standards to preserve its tonal depth, detail, and historical significance.
A cornerstone work for collectors of jazz history, American music photography, or Jim Marshall’s seminal body of work, this piece is available for private viewing at Studio CT in Agoura Hills, California.
Photographer: Jim Marshall
Subject: Dizzy Gillespie
Year: 1963
Location: Monterey Jazz Festival, California
Medium: Archival photographic print
Edition: Limited Edition Estate Print
Presentation: Ready to hang
Framing: Custom framing available
Sizes: Multiple sizes available
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Each museum-quality photograph is hand-numbered, and bears the official estate seal on the reverse.
Explore our collection, which includes:
Limited Edition Estate Prints
- These exclusive prints are meticulously curated from Jim's extensive personal archive of over 1 million negatives.
- Each print exclusively available in one size, as listed.
- Crafted with precision, each Limited Edition Estate Photograph represents a unique moment frozen in time, with no duplication of previously available images from Jim's lifetime.
- Jim Marshall's Limited Edition Estate photographs are printed to order.
Lifetime Photographs
- From the depths of Marshall's legacy, his Lifetime Photographs encapsulate the essence of his work.
- Printed either in 11" x 14" or 16" x 20".
- Some are available as classic silver gelatin prints, offering the timeless allure of black and white photography. Occasionally, they are presented in platinum and dye-transfer prints, adding depth and richness to Marshall's already profound imagery.
- Some lifetime photographs available are signed pieces sourced directly from Jim Marshall's estate archive, making them exceedingly rare and increasingly valuable collector's items.
Note: A silver gelatin print is a classic black and white photograph made using a gelatin silver process. Light-sensitive silver salts on paper or film react to light, creating a latent image developed with chemicals, resulting in a high-quality black and white print.
- Jim Marshall frames are 1 ¼" face and ¾" depth for a classic touch.
- Jim Marshall pieces only come in a black, matted frame, or unframed.
- Our frames are made to order and handcrafted, ensuring quality and attention to detail.
- We prioritize preservation using 99% UV acrylic glass in our standard frames, filtering out 99% of harmful UV rays. (This ensures your artwork stays vibrant and protected over time.)
- Artwork securely mounted on Kool Tack Acid-Free Foam Board for optimal preservation.
- Expertly framed with a sturdy strainer frame and French wood cleat system for seamless hanging.
- Includes acid-free foam spacers for added support and longevity
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