Photographer Bob Willoughby captured an amazing moment at an LA concert back in 1951. It’s my all-time favorite music photo.
The image shows saxophonist Big Jay McNeely performing at the Olympic Auditorium. He is hot and sweaty and breaking all the rules. The spirit of the music is so intense that he’s playing his horn while lying on his back.
It’s very campy and theatrical. But that’s not the reason why I love this photo.
