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W. Eugene Smith’s “Jazz Loft” Photos and Recordings Featured in Exhibit (Slideshow)
The New York Public Library is holding a multimedia exhibition in association with "The Jazz Loft Project," photographs and audio recordings of jazz artists made by W. Eugene Smith in the 1950s and '60s.
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The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965
From 1957 to 1965 photographer W. Eugene Smith ran his apartment at 821 Sixth Avenue as something of a jazz salon (this following a nervous breakdown). With an open door policy, Smith entertained hoards of jazz musicians and artists... Post Profile
W. Eugene Smith and the Jazz Loft Project
From 1957 to 1965, W. Eugene Smith took thousands of photographs and recorded thousands of hours of audio in his loft building, capturing the legendary musicians of the day. Here is an audio slide show of materials from his archive. Post Profile
Underground Story of Photographer W. Eugene Smith and the Jazz Loft is Told in a New Multimedia Exhibition
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