Eroll Garner at the Piano.  Photograph,  10 x 10 cm.  Gertrude Abercomrbie papers,  Archives of American Art, Smithsonian  Institution.

Known not only as an artist but as an avid jazz fan, Gertrude Abercrombie counted several prominent jazz musicians--most notably Dizzie Gillespie and Sonny Rollins--among her personal friends.  In addition to correspondence and postcards from musicians, her papers include many  promotional photographs singed by jazz artists and personal snapshots as well.   This photograph features the great jazz pianist Eroll Garner.

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