The Jazz Loft Project

The Jazz Loft was documented from 1957 to 1965 by the great photographer W. Eugene Smith. This documentation spanned 40,000 photographs and thousands of hours of audio tapes. Smith captured over 300 jazz artists like Thelonious Monk, Zoot Sims, Bill Evans and Roy Haynes.

Through preservation of his documentation, we are able to hear and view the Jazz Loft through rose colored glasses. Here are some links to listen, watch, and read more about this great time in Jazz history.

The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965 [Deckle Edge] (Hardcover)

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The Jazz Loft Project Radio Series – WNYC Public Radio
Listen to the full Jazz Loft Anthology that played on WNYC in November of 2009.

Listen to The Jazz Loft Anthology Hour 1

Listen to The Jazz Loft Anthology Hour 2

Listen to The Jazz Loft Anthology Hour 3

Listen to The Jazz Loft Anthology Hour 4

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