Step back to a legendary afternoon at Jazz Fest — Professor Longhair (1918–1980), the piano genius who shaped the sound of New Orleans, captured mid-performance on an outdoor stage. Wearing his signature hat, sunglasses, and a patch-covered denim jacket, he is in his element, fingers on the keys, soul in the air.
According to the 1976 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival program, Professor Longhair performed on Sunday, April 11 at 5 p.m. on Stage 1 and Sunday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Stage 1.
- Size: 11” x 14”
- Print Quality: Museum-quality fine art print
- Photographer: Michael P. Smith
- Date: April 11 or 18, 1976
Printed on premium archival paper. Sold unframed. An essential piece for any lover of New Orleans music and Jazz Fest history.
Step back to a legendary afternoon at Jazz Fest — Professor Longhair (1918–1980), the piano genius who shaped the sound of New Orleans, captured mid-performance on an outdoor stage. Wearing his signature hat, sunglasses, and a patch-covered denim jacket, he is in his element, fingers on the keys, soul in the air.
According to the 1976 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival program, Professor Longhair performed on Sunday, April 11 at 5 p.m. on Stage 1 and Sunday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Stage 1.
- Size: 11” x 14”
- Print Quality: Museum-quality fine art print
- Photographer: Michael P. Smith
- Date: April 11 or 18, 1976
Printed on premium archival paper. Sold unframed. An essential piece for any lover of New Orleans music and Jazz Fest history.