Jazz on flickr, flickr on Jazz.
Most photographers are pretty precious about their photos of Jazz musicians. They won’t let anyone use them because they’re saving them for a coffee table book to retire on. The problem with that is that the world of the internet needs pictures of Jazz musicians. Tom Marcello is one of the few people with excellent photos of great musicians who is happy to put them up on flickr with a creative commons license, so anyone can use them. He has some superb pictures.
Hurk has recently put an excellent picture of Miles up on flickr, with a story to go with it. Also these photos of Miles capture him in a very light mood.
You can find some great photos of your favourites on flickr, you just have to search a bit to get past all the scans, rips and cover photos.
(Photo by Tom Marcello)
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You know, I can’t for the life of me understand the over protection of photos on Flickr. I had many people tell me that I was a fool to share my images so freely on the web.
Now for the most part, these images are of a ‘high resolution” to many people ( the are all under what I would consider hi res), but if I was, and I may, publish a book wouldn’t a true fan of the music and photography rather have a book to hold and view?
In the meantime, enjoy my photos on your favorite blog or website. I’m happy to share these captures of great musicians with everyone.
Best,
Tom Marcello
Comment by Tom Marcello 30.11.08 @ 5:25 amLeave a comment