The 38th Atlanta Jazz Festival has come and gone leaving many great sounds and sights, for those of us who were there, to cherish. This year my teenage son John, known usually in these posts as “Jazzy John”, joined me on photographer’s row for the first time. I gave him a few lessons on etiquette and respect in dealing with the older, seasoned, ladies and gentlemen who were also in front of the stage and then I let him do his thing, while I shot some video footage.
As I looked at some of his results, I was impressed with his natural eye and very proud of the work he did as he shot alongside of those three and even four times his age.
Diane Schuur
I will finish my edits and post my full report on AJF38 in a few days but in the meantime, please indulge a doting father as I present John Davenport’s perspective on some of the memorable moments from the 2015 Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Stanley Jordan and Charnett Moffett
Jeff “Tain” Watts
The Fabulous Divas of the “Four Women” Tribute with Nina Simone’s sister (R)
Derrick Hodge
Don Braden and Ben Wolfe
Kathleen Bertrand and Russell Gunn
Marcus Strickland and Twi-Life
Curt's Jazz Cafe 