Dexter Gordon, John Hicks, Woody Shaw, Rehearsal, Village Vanguard, NYC, 1976

$1500 In stock

This black-and-white photograph captures a quiet moment of rehearsal at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City, 1976. In the image, jazz icons Dexter Gordon, John Hicks, and Woody Shaw are shown focused on their craft in the club’s dim light, evoking the intimate atmosphere of a real working session.

Authentic black-and-white fine-art photograph from the Morrison Hotel Gallery collection.
Depicts Dexter Gordon (saxophone), John Hicks (piano), and Woody Shaw (trumpet) during rehearsal.
Candid scene set in the iconic Village Vanguard, a landmark jazz club in NYC.
Available in multiple sizes: 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 30x40, and 40x60.
Moody, dim-light composition emphasizes the artistry and connection of the musicians.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian Q. ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2026

There's a real intimacy to this shot that you don't often get in concert photos—the way they're mid-thought, heads down, just working through the music. The black-and-white grain feels like you're actually standing in the Village Vanguard's shadows watching history happen.

Henry X. ★★★★★ Aug 24, 2026

I’ve stared at this print for ten minutes and keep noticing new things — the way Hicks’s fingers hover mid-chord, Shaw’s trumpet resting on his knee. It’s like you can hear the quiet before they count off the tune.

Nicholas L. ★★★★★ Aug 23, 2026

The grain and contrast on this print really capture that smoky Village Vanguard atmosphere, and you can almost hear the sax mid-thought. A must for any jazz head who wants a quiet, intimate slice of history on their wall.