This is one of Milton Glaser’s most reserved designs, in which he turns the profiles of jazz legends Dave Brubeck and Count Basie into extensions of their first initials. This poster was produced by Gary Keys, a Black producer who helped bring popular music to established venues like Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Museum of Modern Art. Keys had a tremendous eye for promotion, and typically sought out the best graphic designers to promote his clients. White artists were frequently selected to work on projects that featured Black performers, which many contemporary designers see as evidence of a lack of diversity both in the field and in decision-making positions.
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