Chuck Stewart American, 1927-2017
c. 1964 | Portrait session Out take photo for Heavy Sounds
ARTIST CONTEXT
Elvin Jones revolutionized modern jazz drumming through rolling polyrhythms, explosive energy, and a profound sense of swing. As the rhythmic force of John Coltrane’s classic quartet, he helped redefine the drummer’s role in an improvising ensemble.
CHUCK STEWART / PHOTOGRAPH CONTEXT
Stewart’s portrait captures the physical presence of a musician whose sound could be both volcanic and ,deeply supportive.
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