Old jazz

28 x 24 inches, Acrylic on wood.

This piece is a bold and vibrant portrait of a jazz musician playing the trumpet. The work captures the spirit of New Orleans music culture with a dynamic use of color, movement, and expression.

The musician, an older man with gray hair and a weathered face, wears a dark green hat, white shirt, black vest, and a striking red bow tie. His face is full of life and focus, his eyes looking forward as he plays, with smoke curling around him—suggesting either cigarette smoke or the smoky atmosphere of a late-night jazz club.

The trumpet is painted with warm tones of orange, yellow, and white, and it extends beyond the boundary of the frame, breaking the fourth wall and giving the piece a lively 3D effect. This clever technique makes the music feel as though it is spilling out into the viewer’s space.

The background shows a dimly lit bar or club, with two hanging lights casting a warm glow and faint figures in the distance, emphasizing the communal yet intimate setting of a jazz performance.

The overall style is expressive, with strong brushstrokes, exaggerated features, and bold contrasts of color that heighten the sense of rhythm and movement. It embodies both the individuality of the musician and the cultural energy of jazz.