Photo Exhibit Showcases Bebop and Beyond

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The American Jazz Museum will present Jazz In Black And White, an exhibit of international photographers, beginning May 2 in the Changing Gallery in Kansas City, Mo.

Featuring the work of international photographers Bob Barry (United States), William Ellis (United Kingdom) and Jos Knaepen (Belgium), the exhibit features black and white snapshots of jazz performers including James Moody, Nancy Wilson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Pat Metheny and Karrin Allyson.

An opening reception will be held at the Changing Gallery on May 2 featuring live jazz, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as well as appearances by Ellis and Barry. The opening reception is free and open to the public.

The exhibit will run through July 20.

More info: americanjazzmuseum.org



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