Charcoal on Stonehenge, 15×20”
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Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×19”
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Artist comment: I had never seen Lou Donaldson perform before his unforgettable PDX Jazz performance at the at the Crystal Ballroom in 2009. At age 82, he put on a great show, captivating the audience with his signature soul bluesy sound on his saxophone, and telling stories in between. I enjoyed every moment, and left the concert a true fan. This drawing was taken from one of the many photos I took of him at that concert.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×20”
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Artist comment: This drawing of Nancy King and Glen Moore is a tribute to these Portland Oregon jazz treasures. They met in 1960, and have recorded and performed together off and on ever since. Magic happens when they get together, and this performance in 2009 was no exception. I’ve photographed them countless times, but this night was special, both in the way they performed together, and in the way I was able to photograph them. The result is a drawing that I hope reflects their feeling for the music that they collaborate on so well.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×20”
$450
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Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×22”
$450
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Artist comment: This drawing of Bobby Hutcherson was taken from one of the many photographs I took at his Crystal Ballroom performance at the 2009 PDX Jazz Festival. When he took the stage, I noticed that there was an oxygen tank behind him, but he never needed it, although he had moments where he seemed tired and short of breath. As he got further into his set, he seemed to come alive and gain strength, which is why I chose this particular photo for the drawing… it showed the power that he gained from performing his music.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×22”
$450
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Artist comment: This drawing of McCoy Tyner was taken from a photo I took of him at his 2009 PDX Jazz performance at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. I was positioned in the balcony, so I was able to capture the inside workings of the piano as well Tyner’s energy as he played. Sitting at center stage, he and his quartet filled the concert hall with the sound of his Grammy winning compositions, making for an unforgettable performance.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 18×20”
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Artist comment: Norman Leyden was a nationally known conductor, composer, clarinetist, and educator in Portland Oregon. He was best known as the conductor of the Oregon Symphony Pops orchestra, however he also worked with Glenn Miller during his years in the US Air Force. Most recently, Mr. Leyden had performed at the Hollywood Bowl with Pink Martini. This portrait of Norman Leyden was taken from my photos of his induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Norman passed away on July 23, 2014.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×18”
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Artist comment: This painting of Charmaine Neville was created for a benefit concert for Sisters of the Road in Portland Oregon. Charmaine was gracious enough to donate her time to the concert, along with Reggie Houston, who she performed with at Snug Harbor in New Orleans until Reggie moved to Portland just before Katrina. Charmaine still lives and performs at Snug Harbor every Monday, and her show is not to be missed!

Pencil on Stonehenge, 16×18”
$300
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Artist comment: This portrait of Branford Marsalis was taken from my photograph of his 2012 Jazz Conversation, part of the PDX Jazz outreach program. Devin Phillips, another saxophonist from New Orleans now living in Portland, interviewed him. Marsalis, the eldest brother of New Orleans’ royal family of Jazz, & Joey Calderazzo closed out the 2012 PDX Jazz Festival at the Newmark Theater.

Pencil on Stonehenge, 15×19”
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Artist comment: This drawing of Roy Haynes was inspired by his PDX Jazz Festival Jazz Conversation in 2012. He was 86 at the time… drummer Alan Jones asked him about all things jazz, and he had a lot of stories to tell. After the interview, I commented on how much I liked his boots. He was dressed impeccably, and seemed pleased that someone took notice. I found out later that, besides being an NEA Jazz Master, he had also been named one of Esquire’s Best Dressed Men in America.