Mahalia Jackson & Duke Ellington at the First N.O. Jazz Fest – (Michael Albert Smith) Previous Next


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Date: 1970

Museum: The Historic New Orleans Collection (New Orleans, United States)

Technique: Gelatin Silver Print

View of Mahalia Jackson at the 1970 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. She is seen holding a microphone and standing with Duke Ellington in front of a crowd of people. George Wein, NOJHF producer, is seen standing near a man with a video camera. Cousin Joe is seen standing to the right of the image. According to the 1970 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival program, Mahalia Jackson performed on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. Duke Ellington performed on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium.

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