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Herman Leonard’s Jazz Photographs
With just a camera as his ticket, Herman Leonard captured jazz icons performing on and off stage. (04:19)
Produced by: Lucinda Moore, Bonnie Stutski and Brian Wolly
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Well-done piece. I dig the surprise in Herman's voice when he describes seeing for the first time the photos he himself took -- reminds me of the way a jazzer can surprise himself with his own improvisation. Jazz and photography both lost one of the greats this week! RIP, Herman . . .
Posted by Monte Montgomery on August 17,2010 | 02:27 PM