Bob Parent (1923–1987) was a
Canadian-born photographer who specialized in photographing the
Jazz musicians of
New York City. His photographs often appeared in ''
Life'', ''
DownBeat
' (styled in all caps) is an American music magazine devoted to "jazz, blues and beyond", the last word indicating its expansion beyond the jazz realm which it covered exclusively in previous years. The publication was established in 1934 in Chi ...
'' and ''
Metronome'' magazines, in books and album covers. One of his photos, a picture of the
Thelonious Monk Trio accompanied by
Charlie Parker, has been called the "greatest photo in Jazz history" by ''
The New York Times''. The picture features Monk,
Roy Haynes,
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz upright bassist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and ...
and Charlie Parker at the Open Door, a now defunct Jazz club in
Greenwich Village.
Parent also designed LP jackets for independent recording companies, such as
Miles Davis' ''
Conception'' for
Prestige. During the 1960s, Parent turned to social and political photojournalism. He died from a brain tumor in 1987.
See also
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List of notable brain tumor patients
References
External links
AllAboutJazz.comallaboutjazz.com biography
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1923 births
1987 deaths
Canadian expatriates in the United States
Canadian photographers
Jazz photographers