Herman Leonard "The Rhythm of Old New York"

Robert Mann Gallery is pleased to present Herman Leonard: The Rhythm of Old New York, a symphonic collection of the artist’s iconic images of New York jazz that capture, in velvet tones and poetic compositions, the coolest cats in town.Leonard’s most enduring pursuit was jazz. While shooting at The Royal Roost, Birdland, and Bop City, he photographed and developed friendships with some of the legends of jazz history, including Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and many more. Making use of techniques like backlighting to set his subjects apart from the background, Leonard gracefully captured a world of shadow, dark interiors, gleaming microphones, and feathery wisps of cigarette smoke that dance to the beat, while captivating viewers in the energy and emotion of the moment.Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm and Saturday, 11am – 6pm. For additional information and press materials, contact the gallery by telephone (212.989.7600) or by email (mail@robertmann.com).