Airto Moreira Jazz Percussion Photograph – c.1980 by Tom Copi
Original black-and-white photograph of Brazilian percussionist and composer Airto Moreira (b.1941), taken circa 1980 in San Francisco by Tom Copi (1940–2015). The image (approx. 7.5 x 9.5 in.) is mounted under a 10.75 x 13.5 in. brown matte. A dynamic performance portrait showing Moreira at the drums, captured mid-rhythm beneath stage lighting, evoking the energy of his jazz-fusion era collaborations.
Condition
Fine photograph, not examined outside the mount. Matte shows only light handling with a small blue mark on the back board (not affecting image). Reverse bears Tom Copi’s San Francisco studio stamp and Moreira’s name in pen. No visible surface flaws or fading.
Original Tom Copi musician portraits commonly range from $175–$350 depending on subject. Images of Airto Moreira are uncommon, A reasonable retail range: $225–$300 unframed, potentially higher if paired with companion works from the same series.
Airto Moreira is among the most influential percussionists in modern jazz, blending Brazilian rhythmic traditions with avant-garde and fusion forms. His pioneering work introduced Latin and world percussion to mainstream jazz, profoundly shaping the soundscape of the 1970s, particularly from his U.S. performances during the late 1970s–early 1980s, a period of collaboration with Miles Davis, Weather Report, and Return to Forever.
Tom Copi’s photographs remain integral to the visual documentation of 20th-century jazz. Based in San Francisco, he was known for intimate, unposed portraits that conveyed both the personality and improvisational intensity of the musicians.
Subjects: Airto Moreira, Tom Copi, Brazilian Percussion, Jazz Fusion, 1980s Music, Photography, Jazz History, Latin Jazz, Music Performance, American Photographers.
Item #21232
Price: $95.00
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