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  • About | Jazzography

    Bob Barry BIO I have lived in the world of the "arts" all my adult life! As an actor, I started in community and regional theater, moving on to musical summer stock, bus and truck tours, and star packages, performing in shows such as, "Carousel" , "Guys & Dolls", "Music Man", "Kiss me Kate", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Damn Yankees", and "Pajama Game". Some Off- Broadway credits are, " Stag Movie", "Alligator man", "The Drunkard" and "The Brass Butterfly ", and making my Broadway debut in 1976 in " So Long 174th Street" , playing opposite Bobby Morse. During that time , I appeared in over 100 TV commercials, guest starred and appeared in several TV shows and sitcoms, "Caroline in the City", "Sister Kate", "Homefront" and films, "Bananas" , "Safehouse", Chance of a Lifetime" and "Body Slam" . ​ During this time in NYC, my "day gig" was that of a singer-guitarist in the hotels, clubs, restaurants and lounges in Manhattan, and up and down the East Coast as a single entertainer, duo and trio. ​ I have been into photography since I was eight years old, when my father gave me the old family Kodak 120 camera. My earliest works of consequence were in Manhattan, photographing the parks, (especially, Riverside Park ), and the street life. At that time, (during the late 60's, early 70's), my young actor friends had no money to get professional photos, so I became the "photographer of choice " and I am pleased to say, that many found work with my photos. ​ In the eighties I moved to LA, and after working several years in film and TV, a chance meeting with legendary jazz guitarist John Pisano, turned into a great friendship and the foundation of a 25 year career to date, as a music industry and jazz photographer. ​ The late, jazz photographer Ray Avery referred to my work as “Performance Portraits” . It is that description that most accurately defines my work and satisfies me. ​ All my images are taken during performances in available light. It has been my experience, that under these conditions, I can find the honesty, vulnerability and emotional content I look for. I am on the Board of Directors of the California Jazz Foundation , a charitable organization that reaches out to Jazz and Blues musicians in need. I am presently the photo archivist for the "Jazz Bakery Movable Feast" , "John Pisano’s Guitar Night" and the "Just Jazz" Concert Series, also photographing concerts, and jazz festivals in LA, throughout the USA, and abroad including seven years as the Director of Photography for special events for the American Jazz Museum In Kansas City MO, from 2008-2014. Having published the "John Pisano Guitar Night Calendar" , In 2018, I published my first book, a pictorial history of John Pisano’s on going musical event, (over 22 years now) called “Guitar Night” . I have photographed covers, and contributed photo art for 85 CD’s, and DVD’s, including those of Rosemary Clooney, Kenny Burrell, (six covers), Dianne Schuur, Barbara Morrison, Mark Murphy, John Pisano, Pat Martino, Johnny Rivers and Jim Webb, Danny Seraphine ‘s (CTA), Mary Stallings, Pat Senatore & Joe Diorio. My work resides in the permanent collection of two museums, ( "American Jazz Museum" and The Mayme Clayton Library and Museum" ), and in a permanent installation at the Henry Mancini Bldg. (Sound Dept) of NBCUniversal Studios. I have been shown in several galleries, libraries, nightclubs and studios around LA, Kansas City MO. & The UK. In 2012, I was the subject of a documentary called “Bob Barry – Jazzography in Black & White”, produced and directed by filmmaker Dailey Pike, which won an award at the Tupelo Film Festival and was a finalist in the Arch Light Documentary Film Festival in Hollywood CA.

  • Legends of Jazz - Masters Series | Jazzography

    Legends of Jazz - Masters Series to order a portrait, contact bob at 323-856-0565 or EMAIL AT JAZZOGRAPHY@ROADRUNNER.COM Nancy Wilson Ray Brown Kenny Burrell Herb Ellis Jack Sheldon John Pisano Linda Hopkins James Moody Mark Murphy Phil Upchurch Dave Frishberg George Duke Grady Tate Barbara Morrison Mundell Lowe Jake Hanna Nneena Freelon Diane Schuur Joe Diorio Chuck Berghofer Plas Johnson Larry Carlton Charlie Shoemake John Clayton Scott Hamilton The “Legends of Jazz” series of portraits are available for sale ​ 11x14 ----------- $45.00 16x20 ----------- $75.00 ​ Shipping ----------- $7.50 ​ Tax for CA residents, add 9.5% ​ to order a portrait, contact bob at 323-856-0565 or EMAIL AT JAZZOGRAPHY@ROADRUNNER.COM

  • Performance Portraits | Jazzography

    "PERFORMANCE PORTRAITS" The late, great jazz photographer and dear friend Ray Avery, referred to my work as “Performance Portraits”. It is that description of my work that most satisfies me. All my portraits are taken during live performances and in available light. It has been my experience, that only under these conditions, I can find the honesty, vulnerability, and emotional content I look for. Upfront and personal has always appealed to me and if given a choice between facts and feelings, I will always choose to shoot the latter. Bob Barry Listed Alphabetacally A-Z by first name

  • UK Exhibit - Cinnamon Club | Jazzography

    CINNAMON CLUB EXHIBIT 2015 Altrincham UK In the Spring of 2015, I flew into Manchester England, to do a shared exhibit with my good friend and one of Britain's most celebrated jazz photographers, William Ellis at the popular jazz and entertainment venue, "The Cinnamon Club", owned by Neil and Ann Hughes in Altrincham, which is a village in Cheshire about 8 miles from Manchester England. It featured a lovely reception in the afternoon, where William and I got to meet all who came, and spoke about our work. Later that evening, we were treated to a show in the upstairs performance space housing our exhibit. It featured the wonderful songstress, Trish Heenan and a band that included guitarist Neil Burns and legendary saxophonist, Bobby Wellins. Bob Barry

  • Brand Library "Performance Portraits" | Jazzography

    BRAND LIBRARY EXHIBIT 2010 On February the 6th 2010, the “Performance Portraits of Bob Barry” exhibit opened at the Brand Library of Art in Glendale CA. The exhibit contained 130 images, ranging in size from 11×14 to 23×38. There were both B/W and color images. During the run of the exhibit, two panel discussions were held. Some of the participants were, photographer, author and educator, Dr. Bill Wishner, Greg Carroll, CEO of the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City MO., Randall Kremer, Executive Committee Member & Director of Public Affairs at Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC., Jazz & Blues guitarist, Phil Upchurch, trumpeter and educator, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Author and Jazz Historian, Scott Yanow, composer, pianist and music producer, Peter Fish, and jazz archivist, Cynthia Sesso. Several musical events were held during the run of the show featuring, the Dr. Bobby Rodriguez Quintet, and guitarists Frank Potenza and Pat Kelley. The management and staff of the Brand Library did a magnificent job of organizing, designing, hanging and running the exhibit. I am deeply grateful to all the staff for their hard work and to all those who participated in events, and of course, all those who attended. Bob Barry The Show!

  • Flora Project | Jazzography

    F l o r a P r o j e c t A Rose is a Rose! Clivia Aix Water lily Dancing Giant Aloe Daryl's Rosey Pink Buds Dunham Massey Iris Fingers Bermuda Buttercup Virginia Iris Jade's Plant Michael's Rose Multi Colored Ghost Plant Orange Tiger Lily Passion Fruit Flower Peter's Hybiscus Red Leaves & Berry (Virginia Creeper) Robert's Farmhouse Aix Roussillon Aix Tropical Snake Plant Tom's Afterglow Echeveria Single Tiger Lily Floating Stonecrop Crimson Bottlebrush Purple Echeveria Lime Ghost Plant

  • Rock, R&B, Blues | Jazzography

    ROCK, R & B, & BLUES Although most of my work background has been in the world of jazz, from time to time, I will get a call or an opportunity to photograph Rock, R&B, or Blues concerts and performances. I must say that I find these breaks in my routine to be refreshing, enjoyable and keeps my perspective from narrowing . Below are some selections ranging from one, to several images from each of these encounters, which includes a benefit concert at the Canyon Club in LA for legendary Rock DJ, Paraquat Kelley, featuring Slash and George Thorogood, followed by Johnny Rivers and his Band at the Saban Theater, featuring Jimmy Webb, Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension, Danny Seraphine and his CTA Band (California Transit Authority), with guests Bill Champlin and Keith Emerson, and performances and recording sessions photographed in Los Angeles and Kansas City MO. of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Thelma Houston, Melissa Manchester, Melba Moore, Johnny Mathis, Barbara Morrison, Ledisi, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ernie Andrews, Maysa, Kenny Loggins, Linda Hopkins, Lalah Hathaway, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ernestine Anderson, Phil Upchurch, Judith Hill, Sugarfoot, Angie Stone, and Denise "China Eyes" Cook. Heading 6

  • CD Covers | Jazzography

    CD & DVD Covers For information regarding rates for photo archiving recording sessions, you can contact me at 323 856 0565, or my email is - jazzography@roadrunner.com ​ ​ I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.

  • "Horowitz by Arbus" Exhibit | Jazzography

    "Horowitz by Arbus" at Flazh! Alley Studio 2007 About My Friendship with Diane Arbus I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.

  • Store | Jazzography

    Jazzography Store Limited Edition Performance Portraits Special edition photos limited to 50 images View Gallery Three of a Kind A pictorial, thematic journey of motion, emotion and time View Gallery Guitar Night Images, the book, and calendar chronicling John Pisanos’ legendary Guitar Night View Gallery Legends of Jazz - Masters Series Special Edition Series View Gallery Flora Series My newest photo project using a technique I call “Photo Sculpting” View Gallery

  • NBC Universal Installation | Jazzography

    NBCUniversal Studios Installation In 2011, Francie Kelley of Paragone Gallery, who was working on an installation of music related art for the NBCUniversal Studios Sound Services Dept. in the Henry Mancini Bldg. on the NBCUniversal lot, reached out to me and I was subsequently commissioned to create and prepare eighteen images that were chosen by the management, ranging in size from 16x20 to 32x40 to be placed in the lobbies of the Sound Services Dept. and other common areas of the first floor. Along with the installation, a catalogue of the artwork was created and copies placed on tables in both lobbies. The following are the contents of the catalogue.

  • Guitar Night Images | Jazzography

    Guitar Night Images Images from special evenings and special moments from John Pisano’s Guitar Night. ​ They include “Performance Portraits”, groupings and several anniversary group photographs. to order a photo, contact bob at 323-856-0565 or EMAIL AT JAZZOGRAPHY@ROADRUNNER.COM 1st Anniversary @ Rocco 2000 Ted Greene, Sid Jacobs, Andy Summers, Herb Ellis, Del Casher, Tomas Janzon, Anthony Wilson, John Pisano, Bob Bain, Ron Anthony, Pat Kelley, Barry Zweig, Jim Fox, Frank Potenza, Phil Upchurch, Mundell Lowe, Doug MacDonald, Robert Conti Trio - Jim Fox, Dave Stone, John Pisano 1999 John Pisano 2002 Mundell Lowe & Howard Alden 2004 The Brotherhood - 2001 Dan Sawyer, Russell Malone, Sid Jacobs, Jay Graydon, John Pisano, Phil deGruy, Ted Greene, Steve Vai Mundell Lowe, Herb Ellis, John Pisano & Ted Greene 2000 John Pisano 2004 Jim Fox, Herb Ellis, Dave Stone, John Pisano 2000 Dave Koonse & Putter Smith 1999 Jim Fox, Dave Stone, Bob Bain, John Pisano 2000 Herb Ellis 1999 John Pisano, Frank Potenza, Ron Eschete 1999 Mundell Lowe 2007 Gene Bertoncini 1999 John Pisano 2007 Mundell Lowe, Gregg Field, Herb Ellis, Jim Hughart & John Pisano 2000 Mundell Lowe & John Pisano 2003 Phil Upchurch 2007 Colin Baily, Luther Hughes, Al Viola, John Pisano 1998 John Pisano & Jimmy Bruno 1999 Jimmy Wyble Work Shop 2006 - Back row - Bob Bain, David Oakes, Larry Koonse, Barry Zweig, Sid Jacobs, Jimmy Wyble, Ron Berman, Ron Anthony,Frank Potenza Front Row - Mitch Holder, Thom Rotella, Dave Koonse, John Pisano, Phil Upchurch, Tim May, Dennis Budimir John Pisano & Chuck Berghofer 2007 John Pisano & Chris Conner 2017 George Van Eps & John Pisano 1998 Legends 1998 Back row - Charlie Myerson, Bill Pitman, Jon Kurnick, John Pisano, Mitch Holder, Bob Bain, Mike Anthony Middle row - Al Viola, Carol Kaye, Ron Anthony, Barry Zweig, Front - Jim Hughart to order a photo, contact bob at 323-856-0565 or EMAIL AT JAZZOGRAPHY@ROADRUNNER.COM

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