[JAZZ]. WILLIAMS, Ted (1925-2020), photographer. A group of 5 photographs, incl. portraits of jazz musicians. Chicago, 1949-1962.  

Sarah Vaughn, Backstage/Chicago Theater 1949. Portrait of the jazz singer spraying perfume at her dressing table. -- John Coltrane, Sutherland Lounge, Chicago 1960.  -- Louis Armstrong, Chicago 1961.  -- Dizzy Gillespie, CBS Studios, Chicago 1962.  -- Lightning Bud Motorcycle Club, Chicago 1962. Two Black men kneel next to two parked motorcycles with the painted window of the club in the background. -- Together, 5 silver gelatin photographs, each approx.   9 3/16 x 7 1/4 in. (and reverse), matted and framed, each signed, titled, and dated to mat.  

Williams was well known in the jazz scene and his portraits are well-regarded for their ability to capture the musicians while playing.  


Collection of Dennis Vogt