Bette Midler, Lionel Hampton, østers på halvskall på Broadway, 1975

I was thrilled to find this classic shot of Bette Midler and Lionel Hampton—the way the stage lighting catches their expressions feels incredibly intimate. It arrived well-packaged and looks fantastic framed in my hallway.

The contrast in this photo is stunning, really making the joy on Bette Midler's face pop against the dark stage. I've always loved her early work, and this shot from that 1975 show captures such a raw, playful energy. It's already one of my favorite pieces on the wall.

The way Tannenbaum caught both the comic energy of Midler and the swinging cool of Hampton in one freeze frame is remarkable for a live stage shot from 1975. The black-and-white print has a documentary rawness that makes it feel like you're right there in the crowd. It's already hanging in my hallwa