Jazz 1955 - 1959.61

Jazz 1955 - 1959 is a comprehensive photographic work by renowned Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken. This specific edition, published in Germany by Nieswand in 1992, captures the vibrant atmosphere of the jazz era during the mid-to-late 1950s. The book features evocative imagery that serves as a visual history of the music's cultural impact and artistic expression. Accompanying the photographs is text contributed by J. Bernlef and Erik van den Berg, providing historical context and narrative depth to the visual documentation. As a significant contribution to jazz literature and photography, it offers an intimate look at performers, venues, and the lifestyle surrounding the genre during one of its most influential periods.