Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  95203
(209) 940-6300   
info@hagginmuseum.org

Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie, 1979.

Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz is an exhibition of approximately 75 photographs by Gottlieb. His images of these jazz artists from the era considered by many to be the "golden age of jazz" have become the standard icons of jazz history. According to jazz critic John Wilson of The New York Times, Gottlieb was able to combine his talents as a writer, photographer, and jazz enthusiast to capture images with a "distinctive, storytelling touch." In addition, the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner has said Gottlieb's photographs, "... transcend mere documentation. They provide a dramatic, mood-inducing setting. All that's missing is the music."

In April 1995, the Library of Congress acquired the photographs of this eminent jazz photographer through the Ira and Leonore Gershwin Fund. The collection includes Gottlieb's photographs taken between 1938 and 1948, one of the richest periods in the history of jazz. Although Gottlieb will retain the copyright to all of the photographs, the Library of Congress can use the images for research purposes.

His images of jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Billy Holiday, Charlie Parker and Stan Kenton have been widely published in magazines, books, calendars and posters, and have appeared in television documentaries and major motion pictures. On display at The Haggin Museum, these images can be enjoyed by yet another upcoming generation of jazz enthusiasts.

Patrick Langham

OPENING EVENT:

Jazz in the Afternoon
by the Patrick Langham Jazz Quartet
Sunday, November 30, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Professor of Jazz History at the University of the Pacific and musician Patrick Langham brings his quartet to the museum for a unique listen to the sounds of the musicians featured in the special exhibition.

The performance will be framed by comments about their contributions to the genre with samples of the pieces that made them famous. Drinks and light refreshments will be available.

For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.

FAMILY FESTIVAL: Rocking Jazzy Kids
Saturday, December 13, 1:30-4:00 p.m.

What do recycling, the farmer's market and banana bread have in common? They're all songs by local, family-friendly rock gods the Bad Goods. Come hear their irresistible groove and enjoy a special guest performance by some young rockers at this festival all about kids and music.

Make your own "guitar" and a rock star t-shirt, learn power chords, jazz beats and try your hand at singing scat in this museum-wide festival for families with kids of all ages.

This special event is included with regular museum admission and no reservations are required. For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.

MUSEUM INFORMATION
The Haggin Museum is located in Stockton's Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. and 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1:30-9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and over; and free for museum members and children under 10 accompanied by an adult. Free Admission Saturday will be held on October 4.

Free docent-led tours may be booked in advance by contacting Curator of Educator Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6332 or education@hagginmuseum.org. For disabled access, call ahead at (209) 940-6311 or 940-6317.

The Museum Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. through Dec. 21.