The Jazz Loft Project: An Interview with Sam Stephenson
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Sam Stephenson, author of THE JAZZ LOFT PROJECT, takes us inside Eugene Smith's loft on Sixth Avenue and explains how it became the setting for thousands of photos of legendary jazz musicians...and thousands of hours of their live performances.
To see Smith's extraordinary, previously unpublished photographs and to read firsthand accounts of those who were there, pick up a copy of THE JAZZ LOFT PROJECT, on sale November 24th and soon to be available wherever books are sold: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307267092
And to listen to the music, check out WNYC's radio series: http://beta.wnyc.org/shows/jazz-loft/
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I wish he had not referred to mistakes while rehearsing or exprimenting as "bad music" or "mediocre!" He missed the point there. Also, Dick Cary was one of the musicians involved, who does not get mentioned enough.
OttoLink10 5 months ago
Superb book!
Soulnik 1 year ago
The book illustrates that Smith's recorders, mics, and cords were visible, wired, and running in every room. According to remaining living loft attendees, everyone knew that too. The playing was all voluntary. The book credits every musician as best as the research uncovered thus far, and all legal issues have been handled. Even though this moment in time was recorded and photographed, it would be dead and lost if it were not for this project. The tapes sat and deteriorated for 50 yrs.
albroholm 1 year ago
Um... has anyone brought up the little point about the ethics of surreptitiously recording musicians as they rehearse?
Just thought I'd bring that up.
polarityrecords 2 years ago
The book looks great! I can't wait to get a copy. Also the video looks beautiful looks like a well thought out and great project all around.
cyberhatch 2 years ago