Vintage 1971 Miles Davis Concert 35mm Photo Slides Lot 20 SUNY Albany Jazz Rare For Sale

Vintage 1971 Miles Davis Concert 35mm Slides Lot 20 Photo by Jon Henry SUNY AlbanyItem Description:
Up for sale is a rare, historically significant lot of 20 original vintage 35mm color film transparency slides documenting jazz legend Miles Davis performing live in concert.Provenance and Photographer Credits:
These slides originate directly from the estate collection of the prominent mid-century modern artist, designer, and commercial photographer Jon Henry (1916–1990). Known for his extensive visual documentation of jazz history and performance art, Henry captured these frames while working with the university. Each individual slide is housed in its original vintage cardboard mount, structurally featuring a distinct debossed architectural column pattern and stamped with the official "Educational Communication Center SUNY/Albany" label.Photographer Pedigree and Provenance:
These slides originate directly from the estate archive of the prominent mid-century modern artist, designer, and commercial photographer Jon Henry (1916–1990). Henry possessed a highly distinguished artistic pedigree, having formally studied at the New School under Rudolph Arnheim and Louis Schanker, as well as working directly in the legendary studio of Abstract Expressionist master Robert Motherwell.As the Art Director for Grey Advertising, Henry managed high-profile promotional design and photography work for iconic jazz figures like Benny Goodman, Bud Powell, and Stan Getz. His sophisticated eye for avant-garde framing, composition, and photographic manipulation is vividly reflected in this historic live performance collection.Historical Performance Context:

• Photographer: Jon Henry (1916–1990)
• Artist: Miles Davis and His Electric Ensemble
• Date: October 25, 1971
• Venue: SUNY Albany Gymnasium (Albany, NY)
• Era: Early 1970s Electric Jazz-Fusion / Post-Bitches Brew Tour

Visual and Content Details:
This collection contains 20 distinct frames showcasing excellent, highly atmospheric live performance action captured by Jon Henry. The photography beautifully preserves the essence of Miles Davis's electric era under intense, saturated red, blue, and gold stage lighting. Multiple slides showcase the unmistakable silhouette of Miles Davis leaning into his horn, blowing downwards into his microphone setup. Other frames vividly capture his backing rhythm section, including the drummer, percussionists, and electric guitar/bass players in deep performance poses.Condition and Formatting:

• Format: 35mm Positive Color Transparencies (Mounted in original 2 inch x 2 inch cardstock)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The film segments are well-preserved with bold, saturated colors and minimal dust. The cardstock frames remain structurally sound, flat, and intact with clean, readable institutional stamps.
• Note: These are original positive film slides from the photographer's personal estate archive, not modern reproductions or digital prints. They represent a phenomenal piece of vernacular jazz ephemera and mid-century music history.
• Physical vintage items from the photographer's personal estate archive; no reproduction rights or copyrights are transferred.

A Holy Grail for Jazz Archivists/ Or Artist
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