Dramatic Low-Key Portrait Noir

Dramatic low-key portrait of jazz musician in intimate club setting, African American male in his 60s, close-cropped gray hair, wearing classic black turtleneck, eyes closed in musical concentration, hands positioned as if playing invisible piano keys. Lighting: single hard light source from 90 degrees left creating dramatic chiaroscuro with deep black shadows covering right side of face, rim of light defining profile edge, visible texture on skin showing character and life experience, dark background fading to complete black. Shot with 85mm lens at f/1.8 for ultra-shallow depth of field isolating subject from surroundings, focus razor-sharp on left side of face catching light while right side falls into shadow, film noir aesthetic. Photorealistic rendering with exceptional detail in lit areas - individual pores, subtle skin texture variations, fabric weave in turtleneck, authentic representation. Monochromatic treatment emphasizing form and light over color, high contrast ratio creating mood and drama, museum-quality fine art portrait.