April 2007

Having not yet selected a format for this photos-with-essays book, the first step was simply to catalog Leroy’s photos, and while doing so to note any that we especially liked along with any thoughts or ideas a picture might evoke. The result so far is the master list, sequentially numbered within specific events. The events, in chronological sequence, are:

• Nancy Wilson’s recording session in Los Angeles
• John Levy Does Tavis Smiley Radio Show December 15, 2005
• John Levy interviewed on Thursday by Kati Grey for article in Newsday During IAJE in
• NEA Jazz Masters Group Photos (Friday)
• NEA Jazz Masters Luncheon
• John Levy interviewed By Jaron Eames for local cable v show
• NEA Jazz Masters Cocktail Reception
• NEA Jazz Masters Concert & Awards Show – Backstage Pre-Show
• NEA Jazz Masters Concert & Awards Show
• Vocal Legacy rehearsal Saturday morning
• NEA Jazz Masters Panel on Saturday afternoon
• Book Signing at MCG Jazz booth on Saturday Afternoon
• Vocal Legacy Showcase on Saturday evening
• Nancy Wilson’s recording session in NYC Sunday/Monday

Of course, chronological sequencing will not make much sense for the book, so for a first outline, we’ll group the pictures into five sections:

1. all the NEA Jazz Masters activities
2. all the Nancy Wilson recording shots
3. all the Vocal Legacy rehearsal and showcase shots
4. John Levy doing interviews
5. And “other” – which for the moment holds pictures of the book signing

I suspect that this means of grouping shots will not hold up for long. So far, we are envisioning the book as a series of photos, many of which evoke memories, stories, and even opinions about the music and the business. When John and I first started looking through Leroy’s pictures, we jotted down some thoughts to test out the idea. For example:
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