James Barry Knox Photography » Jazz

Crooner

James — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:28:06 +0000

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.

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

James — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:30:48 +0000

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.

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

James — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:19:18 +0000

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 – 8:30PM

Library Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri: 10am-5:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm

Examiner.com: Hears Looking At You focuses on Bay Area jazz photography

Bill Henderson @ San Jose Jazz Festival 2009

James — Thu, 13 May 2010 04:35:22 +0000

Bill Henderson is one of my favorite vocalists on the planet. Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt introduced me to his music several years ago. I actually first heard him on Charlie Haden’s The Art of the Song album which also featured Shirley Horn. I took this photo of him at the San Jose Jazz Festival in 2009.

Brian Ho OGD Trio

James — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:30:47 +0000

Brian Ho swinging hard on his Hammond B3 organ with his trio at Jupiter in Berkeley.

Charles Lloyd @ Palace of Fine Arts

James — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:10:04 +0000

Charles Lloyd New Quartet at the Palace of Fine Arts for the SFJAZZ Spring Season.

Natalie Cole @ Yoshi’s Oakland

James — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:21:15 +0000

I have been loving Natalie Cole for as long as I can remember. You cannot imagine how overjoyed I was to hear and photograph her in concert this weekend. It will be an experience I will treasure always. More photos from this great can be seen here.

Patti Austin @ Yoshi’s San Francisco

James — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:43:03 +0000

Patti Austin – Yoshi’s San Francisco

I have loved Patti Austin for as long as I can remember. It was an honor to photograph her shows. I saw her three times during her run and each show was amazing. You can see more photos from her show here.

Ernestine Anderson @ Yoshi’s San Francisco

James — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:03:38 +0000

Ernestine told her band, “Play like you had the blues last night.” That is exactly what they did.

Fillmore Jazz Festival 2009

James — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:44:22 +0000

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The Fillmore Jazz Festival was held July 4 and 5 on Fillmore Street running from Eddy Street up to Jackson Street. There were three different performance stages featuring jazz, blues, latin and soul music. There were even swing dancing lessons.

My photo highlights include the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra f/t Faye Carol, Marcus Shelby & Friends (@ Yoshi’s SF), Bay Area Blues Society, and Kim Nalley.

More festival photos on Flickr.