Timme Rosenkrantz. Stands in the backyard of his home, New York, 1962

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Timme Rosenkrantz stands in the backyard of his home, New York, 1962

Timme Rosenkrantz (by name Niels Otto Baron Timme Rosenkrantz) was a Danish aristocrat, author and jazz enthusiast. Rosenkrantz was an early supporter of African American jazz musicians and promoted many concerts and recordings.

He also produced a 1938 session for the Victor label, assembling Rex Stewart, Don Byas, Russell Procope, Tyree Gleen, Jo Jones and others as Timme Rosenkrantz and his Barrelhouse Barons. Before Rosenkrantz died, he wrote down his memories in a Danish book and in several Danish and English articles.

b. July 6, 1911 in Hellerup.
d. August 11, 1969 in New York.

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