Fans of Jazz music and photography alike will really dig this photography book released by Knopf. Legendary photographer W.Eugene Smith ( known for his brutally vivid WWII pictures ) opened his house in his NY apartment at 821 Sixth Avenue as a practice and performance space for some of the great artists of mid-century jazz and unknown players. As a result, he took many photos of these jam and recording sessions and a glimpse of his neighborhood in the 50s and 60s. Documented and put together by Sam Stephenson, this is an essential book for jazz fans, photography lovers and those interested in the history of New York.
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Check out the some of the photos after the jump.
