Melanie Futorian: Billy Kaye
I photographed Billy Kaye during a Jazz Foundation Thanksgiving dinner, at a time when Covid was not a concern. He also celebrated his birthday that day on November 25th, having been born in 1932.
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Sheila Jordan: A Nickel In The Juke Box
I’ve been singing since I was a little kid. I grew up in poverty in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania and it wasn’t easy. The only way I could find peace with myself and feel a little bit of happiness was when I sang, so…
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Maceo Parker
September 16, 2019 Melanie Futorian: Maceo Parker, New York 2019. – Melanie Futorian Maceo Parker Portrait Jazzespresso Jazz
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Terence Blanchard
August 12, 2019 Melanie Futorian: Terence Blanchard, New York 2019. – Melanie Futorian Terence Blanchard Portrait Jazzespresso Jazz
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An Espresso with Arturo O’Farrill
Arturo O’Farrill: Pianist, composer, educator, founder/director and performer of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, recipient of 6 Grammy Awards, a multitude of commissions and…
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January 24, 2019
NAMM – second part
Second part of the photo report from NAMM, by Melanie Futorian. NAMM, established in 1901, it’s the largest trade event in the world for music professionals and lovers. Over 100,000 attendees flooded the convention center and 7,000 different brands were represented.
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January 24, 2019
NAMM
Around the corner from Disneyland is a completely different playground. It’s the one for music professionals and music lovers. NAMM, (National Association of Music Merchants) established in 1901 is the largest trade event in the world.
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An Espresso with Noah and Miles Evans
Two brothers, Noah and Miles speak about their father Gil Evans, and the new album trilogy honoring his work.
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Kenwood Dennard
I sat down with Kenwood Dennard masterful, innovative drummer and educator and asked him about his life then, now and later…
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