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Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Carlos Alomar

It’s been a a few weeks since my last blog as I’ve been busy making prints for the Museum of the City of New York of my 70’s NYC street photography followed by a week’s vacation.

I recently had the pleasure of shooting guitar player Carlos Alomar for my Unsung Heroes project. Carlos is best know for his collaboration with David Bowie having played on more Bowie albums than any other musician. Carlos has also collaborated with Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Simple Minds. Iggy Pop and The Pretenders. A wonderful guitar player and a wonderful man.

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September 10th, 2015

Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Martin John Butler

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted one of these. This is guitarist Martin Butler from 70’s Mercury recording artists The Demons.

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August 14th, 2015

Interview on my 1970’s NYC Street Photos with Marla Hamburg Kennedy

I recently did an interview with art consultant Marla Hamburg Kennedy which was just published to her Art and Living blog. Through answering these questions I actually realized a few things about some of my favorite photos that I had never really thought about before. Each one of these 3 photos has the juxtaposition of being stuck and having time move on at the same time. Please read the interview to see more.

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July 7th, 2015

Unsung Heroes Featured in Creative Boom

Creative Boom, an art, design, photography and culture website is featuring my portraits of Musicians over the age of 50. I’ve really been enjoying capturing the essence of these musicians in black and white after years of shooting primarily color. It’s taking me back to my roots.

Tags: Black & White Photography, Creative Boom, New York Portrait Photographer, Studio Portrait, Unsung Heroes
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June 29th, 2015

Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Carmine Appicce

This is my portrait of hard rock drummer Carmine Appice. Carmine has been credited with influencing every hard rock drummer that came after him including Mr. John Bonhan from Zeppelin. Carmine has played with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Jeff Baeck, Rod Stewart among others.

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May 22nd, 2015

Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Jon Paris

This is bluesman Jon Paris, keeper of the flame. Jon’s played with many greats including Les Paul, BB King, John Mayer and Levon Helm. You can catch him every Monday night at BB King’s Lucille’s Bar and Grill in Times Square. My project continues . . .

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April 10th, 2015

Musicians 50+ Albert Bouchard

This is Albert Bouchard, original founding member and drummer of Blue Oyster Cult.

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December 19th, 2014

Musicians 50+ John Bruschini

Continuing my project of portraits of musicians over 50 this is jazz guitarist John Bruschini.

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December 16th, 2014

Musicians 50+ Handsome Dick Manitoba

This is my portrait of Handsome Dick Manitoba. Handsome Dick was the lead singer in the infamous Dictators back in the CBGB days. He currently fronts The Dictators NYC and is a DJ on Sirius XM”s Underground Garage.

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December 11th, 2014

Musicians 50+ Peppy Castro

This is Peppy Castro one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Garage band rock era. At age 17 he was one of the founding members of the legendary rock group, The Blues Magoos. He also starred in the original Broadway production of Hair. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Diana Ross, Kiss and Cher among others.

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December 1st, 2014