The Village Vanguard, founded in 1935 by Max Gordon in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is one of the world’s most iconic jazz clubs and a cornerstone of American music history. Originally a venue for poetry and folk music, it quickly became a haven for jazz and has remained so ever since, famous for its intimate basement setting and impeccable acoustics. Over the decades, it launched the careers of countless jazz legends, including John Coltrane, who recorded his groundbreaking Live at the Village Vanguard sessions there, as well as Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, and Ornette Coleman. Singers like Barbra Streisand and comedians like Woody Allen also found early opportunities at the Vanguard, but it is most celebrated as the stage where modern jazz evolved and where some of the greatest live jazz recordings in history were captured. The high quality print adds a statement to one's workout or everyday routine. .: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors) .: Light fabric (4.3 oz/yd² (146 g/m²)) .: Premium fit .: Tear-away label .: Runs bigger than usual soul, guitar, blues, rock, musician, bass, saxophone, swing, louis armstrong, miles davis, duke ellington, john coltrane, charlie parker, ella fitzgerald, thelonious monk