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Pete Peterson playing saxophone for a group of servicemen, Seattle, circa 1944
Order an ImageSeattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.
On this occasion, Smith photographed a group of servicemen listening to Pete Peterson on tenor saxophone. Many of the jazz club patrons in the 1940s were soldiers stationed at nearby military bases, especially Camp George Jordan, a segregated US Army facility.
On this occasion, Smith photographed a group of servicemen listening to Pete Peterson on tenor saxophone. Many of the jazz club patrons in the 1940s were soldiers stationed at nearby military bases, especially Camp George Jordan, a segregated US Army facility.
ID Number: 2014.49.29.09.01
Date: Circa 1944
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.29.09.01
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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