In the late 1940's, Herman Leonard's passion for jazz brought him to the swinging clubs of Broadway, 52nd Street and Harlem. With the camera as his free ticket, he photographed and developed friendships with some of the greats of jazz history including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and many more. After living Living in Europe for 20 years, working in fashion and travel photography, Herman settled in New Orleans, LA and documented the spirit of that great city.  Now living in Studio City, CA, this exhibit encompasses Herman’s distinctive body of work and his extraordinary life.

A&I Hollywood, Feb 5- Mar 3, 2009
A&I Santa Monica, Mar 20- May 1, 2009

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