In emulation of Art Kane's photograph Harlem 1958, widely known as A Great Day in Harlem, Great Day photographs have been made in cities all across the United States. Here, by permission of the Art Kane Archive, is the original. "© Art Kane Archive Not all of the copycat shots involve jazz. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 30, 2008
Another Great Day
A Great Day in Harlem http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/2006/03/a_great_day_in_harlem_longer_a.html www.artkane.com In emulation of Art Kane's photograph Harlem 1958, widely known as A Great Day in Harlem, Great Day photographs have been made in cities all across the United States. Here, by … [Read more...]
Dave McKenna
Today is Dave McKenna's 78th Birthday. He plays the piano. Happy Birthday. … [Read more...]
On The Youth Front
The other night at The Seasons, I heard four nineteen-year-olds and was impressed. One of them, the alto saxophonist Logan Strosahl, has been intriguing me for a couple of years. The others, who comprise The Uptown Trio, were new to me except for the bassist, Jeff Picker, whom I had previously … [Read more...]