First Grade Jazz
JAZZ MUSICIANS
Legendary trumpeter Joe Wilder performing at the Village Vanguard on July 21, 2006. On bass is John Webber. On drums is the fabulous Lewis Nash. At the age of 84 Wilder is a master of circular breathing, holding a note for two minutes straight! Photo by Craig S. O'Connell
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The great king of vocalese / the poet-laureate of jazz Jon Hendricks. This photo was taken at Birdland in New York City on January 20, 2007. Mr. Hendricks, at the age of 85, sang for 90 minutes that night. |
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Mr. O'Connell with jazz vocalist
"Little" Jimmy Scott at The Iridium Jazz
Club in New York City, September 4, 2004. |
Jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp
photographed by Mr. O at The Iridium Jazz Club in July, 2004. |
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Jazz pianist Cedar Walton with saxophonist Vincent Herring at Birdland in New York City, April, 2005. Photos by Craig S. O'Connell