Soundwave and KPBS are putting on a new a jazz series. As always, click on a photo to go to the full gallery.



The first installment was the Jeffery Smith group, featuring Rob Thorsen, Joshua White, and Russell Bizzett. I didn't know Jeffery before I shot his promo photos, but he has sung with many heavy hitters in the jazz world.



This was the first seated show I'd ever seen for this venue, and it presented some challenges for me, like trying to get decent angles without being in everyone's way. The lighting was pointed a little too low to adequately light everyone, so I shot the one place the light was, the singer.





I hope it works out here. This town could use some more places for jazz musicians to bring music to a different audience, even if it is in the middle of Mission Beach.










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