William Claxton has been photographing since the 1950s, and was driven not just to snap the artists but to capture the atmosphere of their music as well. The stunning intensity of his work captures the feeling of an entire era - from the streets of New orleans to the legendary jazz clubs of new York City, the furious concentration of Miles Davis to the warm vitality of Louis Armstrong. His shots have become icons of their time - and not just for fans of jazz.

This is the most comprehensive collection of his work to date.

With a foreword by Don Heckman; photographs and text by William Claxton; edited and designed by Armando Chitolina.

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