In the late 1950s and early ’60s, America exploded with fresh sound as Black musicians challenged jazz conventions that had begun to feel constrictive. Coinciding with the civil rights movement, this new jazz was more experimental, improvisational and emotional. The disruptive yet discerning nature of this avant-garde sound was reflected in its creators’ clothing: sharp, tailored silhouettes playing up against bold stripes and patterns. This shoot pays tribute to those artists who revolutionized jazz music forever.
