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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: Jazz

A Special Salute to Jazz for Black History Month @ The Jazz Heritage Center

A Special Jazz Salute to Black History Month – February 1 thru March 4, 2012 – Jazz Heritage Center Lush Life Gallery – 1320 Fillmore Street – San Francisco. Opening reception and panel discussion on February 2 from 6-9pm. The panel discussion will be from 6-7pm in the Jazz Heritage Center Media Room and moderated...

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José James @ The New Parish Oakland

José James – vocals Kris Bowers – keyboards Takuya Kuroda – trumpet Solomon Dorsey – bass Nate Smith – drums Soulful crooner José James returned to the Bay Area for two nights in December. He and his band put on a spectacular show at The New Parish in Oakland. José performed his current hits and...

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Jua Sings!!!

Vocalist Jua Howard at the Downtown Berkeley Music Festival in August 2011. If you have not heard Jua sing then you definitely want to check him out. He is currently working on his second album project. Please support live music!!!

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Terrence Brewer @ Grapes and Grooves

Guitarist Terrence Brewer putting down a serious groove at the Grapes and Grooves event.

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Dee Dee Bridgewater @ Yoshi’s SF

Dee Dee Bridgewater mesmerized us recently at Yoshi’s San Francisco singing the music of jazz legend Billie Holiday. She was phenomenal!

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Bobby Hutcherson

Bobby Hutcherson – Tribute Concert for Khalil Shaheed @ Yoshi’s Oakland – 04/27/10

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Gregory Porter @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Jazz vocalist Gregory Porter performed superbly at Yoshi’s Oakland.

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Crooner

My friend Theo crooning at The Jazzschool in April. A few years ago, we used to sing in choir together. I am really happy for him.

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Kurt Elling w/The Count Basie Orchestra @ Davies Symphony Hall

Kurt Elling w/The Count Basie Orchestra @ Davies Symphony Hall performing the music of William “Count” Basie and Frank Sinatra for the SFJAZZ Spring Season. The Count Basie Orchestra directed by Bill Hughes.

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Hears Looking At You Photo Exhibit – A Visual Essay of Jazz and Blues – Now thru July 31

Hears Looking At You Photo – A Visual Essay of Jazz and Blues Jazz and Blues Art Photography of Kamau Amen-Ra, Tasin Sabir, Edward Miller, Charles Rhone, James Knox Location: San Leandro Public Library Street: 300 Estudillo Avenue City/Town: San Leandro, CA Exhibit Dates: July 1 – 31 2010 Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 15, 6:30PM...

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