Jimmy Katz Jazz Photography Exhibition at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
From June 28 to September 1, 2019, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in Perugia is showcasing "Closed Session," an exhibition curated by Marco Pierini. Featuring over 80 works by renowned New York-based music photographer Jimmy Katz, born in 1957, the exhibit pays tribute to jazz icons such as Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock, and Sonny Rollins. Katz, a recipient of the Jazz Journalists Association’s Excellence in Photography Award in both 2006 and 2011, draws comparisons to the musical influences of legends like Louis Armstrong. The exhibition will also include live performances and discussions focused on music literature, highlighting the legacy of Fabrizio De André.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Closed Session' runs from June 28 to September 1, 2019
- Curated by Marco Pierini
- Over 80 photographs by Jimmy Katz
- Jimmy Katz born 1957 in New York
- Katz won Jazz Journalists Association Excellence in Photography Award in 2006 and 2011
- Features jazz legends: Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Keith Jarrett, Ornette Coleman, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny
- Michael Cuscuna compares Katz's style to Louis Armstrong and John Coltrane
- Includes live performances and book presentations
Entities
Artists
- Jimmy Katz
- Cassandra Wilson
- Herbie Hancock
- Sonny Rollins
- Keith Jarrett
- Ornette Coleman
- Chick Corea
- Brad Mehldau
- Pat Metheny
- Louis Armstrong
- John Coltrane
- Fabrizio De André
Institutions
- Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
- Jazz Journalists Association
Locations
- Perugia
- Italy
- New York
- United States