Herman Leonard story

[Baconwrapped]

It's certainly JazzFest related given his long presence in New Orleans and the many jazz greats he photographed:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/ap_en_mu/us_giants_of_jazz

[Baconwrapped]

and love this bit:

But it was New Orleans that finally stole his heart.

"There was a warmth and an acceptance there, a certain tolerance," he says. "You could stand in the middle of the street on your head, and it was part of the decor."

[chrisjoseph]

thanks for posting this.

[piscesgirl]

Thanks, Bacon. His photos are so freakin' amazing.