A look back at the iconic 1958 photo 'A Great Day in Harlem'

Sixty years ago this month, Esquire magazine released its "Golden Age of Jazz" issue featuring a picture showing 57 legendary jazz musicians gathered in front of a Harlem townhouse in 1958. It became known as “A Great Day in Harlem.” Now a new book reveals the story behind the historic image. Anthony Mason reports.

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[shaybrown]

I love this my dad used to play that song every day he was off from work. I need to find his old albums and dust them off. I’m picking up the book too. Thanks for bringing us this story!!!

[patriceclarke]

My dad is in this picture also. Mid way up the steps left hand side he has on a suit and tie. He just passed this past weekend. I just buried my dad on the 6th of August 2021.

[kolbison]

“Dismissed from the element of time” golden!!

[phunkymonkiee]

Amazing genetics on this man. He's in his 90s but doesn't look older than mid to late 50s. And still sharp as a tack.

[sulevisydanmaa]

"DISMISSED FROM THE ELEMENT OF TIME ! " - great title not just 4 a cut, but 4 the title of the shot itself ; long live Benny Golson. "From here to eternity" -level headline ..The Family portrait par excellence ... .. .

[tkso.philly]

I'm so proud.I do remember that photography.Bu, however, it also bring back memories, sad memories, when SO many of the talented Jazz Artist, was strung out on that, "JUNK, ---

[danield]

That man is a absolute Treasure! What a great voice! This could possibly be made into a fun movie! Like little back stories of some of the people in the picture and then like at the end the picture being taken. Thank you for the video 😊

[artearquiteto]

Mary Lou visited my family for Thanksgiving one year and brought us a baked ham. My uncle Peter O'Brien was her friend and personal manager...

[danielvernhettes]

So moving to see our heroes! I have this photo in my office since years!

[sanpablos]

Classic! Nostalgic! Beautiful! Amazing!

[MrBluoct]

Cool has no age~

Talent always finds an audience.

To those greats whose music carries on and on and to the eye and craft of Art Kane and Esquire’s presentation in the late 50’s when too many in the arts were under served and not ideally showcased-

Thanks.

[aumarigan]

Just saw The Terminal. It brought me here. Benny Golson too.

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[steveschmitz]

I was fortunate to have Chubby Jackson show me his personal copy of this, and I held it my hands while he talked. Unbelievable

[Rudys]

If you're reading this, treat yourself to “Along Came Betty” by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from the album “Moanin” (1958) The magic of Golson!!!!

[texrenepablo]

you didn't mention the most important one Lester young

[richardgrady]

My daughter brought me copy. Beautiful!

[JumpShotsOverGunShots]

A VERY BEAUTIFUL STORY . . BUT JUST 2 BLOCKS AWAY ON 7th ave 128th Street . . The Iconic The Legendary HOLCOMBE L. RUCKER WAS CREATING HIS LEGACY . . EDUCATION 📚 THROUGH BASKETBALL 🏀 HELPING SCORES OF TEENS ENTER COLLEGE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS BY WAY OF H.B.C.U #survivingruckerpark So I would like to asked that gentleman who’s still alive did he know of Holcombe Rucker and did anyone he know may have pictures of that park in the summer of 1958 ?