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James Barry Knox Photography bio picture

Welcome to the view through my eyes.

James has been photographing and writing about the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene since 2002 after attending the Monterey Jazz Festival for his first time.  His writing has been featured online on Jazz Review and Blogcritics. His photographs have been featured in the SF Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Visiting Oakland Tourist Guide and album covers and for local and national jazz musicians. He is also a contributing photographer for Cuisine Noir Magazine and SFJAZZ.

His jazz photography has been exhibited at the San Francisco Main Public Library (2007), The Jazzschool in Berkeley (2008) , Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San Jose (2010) for Jazz Appreciation Month, San Leandro Public Library (2010) and Berkeley Public Library (2011).

James received awards for his photo submissions in the Visiting Oakland Photo Contest in 2010 and 2011.

He credits love for jazz and photography to his parents, Ritson and Elizabeth Knox.

His work can be seen at http://www.j-notes.com and http://www.pixelbarry.com.

Tag Archives: California

One more rose…

One more rose from the Marcom Rose Garden in Oakland. I was trying out the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 over the weekend. I am really enjoying the lens and want to try out the 85mm f/1.4 lens next.

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Once beautiful…

This rose was once beautiful but now it is withering away. Even in its dying, there is beauty and dignity.

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I’m Not Belgian

Brunch at 900 Grayson in Berkeley I’m Not Belgian – Buttermilk Waffle, Plugra Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup with Neuske’s Bacon

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Happy Holidays

Wishing you Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year!!!!

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School is in session!

Frank C. Havens Elementary School – Piedmont, California After a two year building project, the Frank C. Havens Elementary School opened on 9/1. I have been watching the building of this school. It is a beautiful building and I really like how it blends in with the neighborhood. You can see more photos here.

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Fascinating Rhythm

D’Vonne Lewis of the Jason Parker Quartet making fascinating rhythm at Angelica’s Bistro in Redwood City, Ca. Great food and great music! See more photos of the Jason Parker Quartet here.

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On Tap!

Lake Chalet Restaurant at Lake Merritt Boathouse in Oakland, Ca.

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Denise Perrier @ AfroSolo Peace Concert – Yerba Buena Gardens

Denise Perrier with the Junius Courtney Big Band AfroSolo Peace Concert Yerba Buena Gardens 08/07/2010

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2010 City of Oakland Mother of the Year Award – Barbara Newcombe

Editor’s Note: I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara on Earth Day cleaning up Cleveland Cascade across from Lake Merritt in Oakland. She believes in Oakland and her energy is boundless. I think it is wonderful to see her rewarded for her tireless efforts. I took the photo above of her plaque on...

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Birthday Dinner @ Lake Chalet

Birthday dinner at Lake Chalet Restaurant in the Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.

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