Vintage 35mm Charlie Parker And Miles Davis, Birdland 1949 Jon Henry Archive For Sale

Vintage 35mm Charlie Parker And Miles Davis, Birdland 1949 Jon Henry ArchiveUp for sale is an absolute Holy Grail piece of mid-century jazz history: an original vintage 35mm transparency film slide capturing bebop pioneer Charlie \"Bird\" Parker.This iconic photograph captures the historic Opening Night of the legendary Birdland jazz club in New York City on December 16, 1949 Descriptive Anchor Text. The line-up visible on stage features Charlie Parker blowing a fierce solo on his alto sax, and trumpet legend Oran \"Hot Lips\" Page playing fiercely to the right, supported by a rhythm section in the background.Provenance & Mount Details:This slide is perfectly preserved in its original textured cardstock mount from the Educational Communication Center • SUNY/Albany, showcasing the institution\'s distinctive mid-century architectural line graphic embossed on the lower left margin.It stems directly from the estate collection of modernist artist, designer, and commercial photographer Jon Henry (1916–1990) Henry spent decades compiling, archiving, and producing definitive photographic works and album art layouts honoring the true giants of the New York jazz scene. This transparency serves as an institutional master record piece from his historical documentation.About the Legendary Subjects:

• Charlie Parker (1920–1955): \"Bird.\" Co-creator of bebop, a musical genius who fundamentally revolutionized jazz solos, harmonic structures, and rhythm, altering twentieth-century music forever.
• Item Specifics & Details:

• Source: Jon Henry Archive (American, 1916–1990) Descriptive Anchor Text
• Subject: Charlie Parker & Miles Davis — Live at Birdland Opening Night Descriptive Anchor Text
• Medium / Format: Original 35mm film transparency slide
• Mount Type: Original institutional cardboard frame (SUNY Albany Educational Communication Center)
• Exact Historical Date: December 16, 1949 (Captured on vintage archival film stock)

• Good condition, colors remain exceptionally vibrant, typical of well-preserved mid-century film. Minimal surface dust, light micro-scratches.
• Please see photos for condition

Note: This listing is for the purchase of the physical vintage slide artifacts. No transfer of commercial copyright or reproduction licensing rights is implied.A Holy Grail for Jazz ArchivistsThank you for looking!