Ralston Crawford and Jazz

Through nearly 150 photographs, paintings, prints, drawings and film stills, the vibrant world of post-World War II New Orleans is illuminated by artist Ralston Crawford. Though often remembered for his pre-war Precisionist paintings of urban and industrial subjects, Crawford produced a significant body of work after 1949 inspired by the Crescent City and its trademark sound jazz! Crawford synthesizes the tones and textures, rhythm and syncopation of this uniquely American art form into an acclaimed body of work that celebrates the sights, sounds and emotions of New Orleans! Published by Virginia Publishing Co. for The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis.