This Harlem Jazz 1 The Cotton Club-themed backdrop is reminiscent of the iconic Cotton Club, a jazz hotspot in Harlem, New York. Celebrated for its illustrious clientele and noteworthy inception of numerous famous musicians during Prohibition, the club was a treasured jewel since its opening in 1920. Legendary African American performers including Fletcher Henderson, Cab Holloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and Billie Holiday graced its stage. A popular congregation locale, it also held a celebrity night every Sunday during its prime. The backdrop features numerous elements inspired by the club’s vibrant history such as neon signs advertising the club and Moon Over Harlem logo. Performance posters showcasing the lineup of distinguished entertainers blend into the backdrop’s back wall. Cab Calloway, a regular performer during the 1930’s, holds a significant place on this backdrop. Inserts of jazz musicians playing saxophone and trumpet are intermingled with an image of a vibrant yellow Buick.
