Featuring the Jazz photography of Jack Bradley
“Pops, Satchmo, Louis” – The Immersive Experience
Experience the life, the musical history and legacy, the very essence of THE greatest icon of American Jazz, “Pops,” “Satchmo,” “Louis” Armstrong in a truly multi-dimensional immersive experience. Hear the greatest music of the Jazz Age played live on stage, by some of the finest jazz musicians anywhere, The Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra. See images of Armstrong never before available to the public and hear the incredible story of how a young man born in Cotuit, Mass became the personal photographer and close personal friend of the great Louis Armstrong, all wrapped within the sounds that have become the foundations of American music.
The Cape’s own Jack Bradley, lauded by none other than the Louis Armstrong House Museum as “The Greatest Photo Taker” – a man Armstrong himself often called, “my son”, amassed thousands of candid images of the man that many credit with being the “father of jazz” as we know it today. Cape musician and educator, Michael Persico, a long-time family friend of the Bradley’s, created a team of top musicians, writers, multi-media editors, and friends to preserve and catalogue Jack’s historic archives, and to create an entertainment experience unlike any other, today.
Bradley had unequalled access to all of the top performers of the day. Among his photos are “Pops” with many of the greats including Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Dizzy, and so many others. The vast majority of these photos are candid, “in the moment” images that show life as it was taking place.
Once the stage show begins, it’s a non-stop blend of photo exhibition, video projection, storytelling, and New Orleans street parade, all wrapped into an event to be remembered for a very long time. The historic, cultural, and educational value of this presentation make this a truly unique multi-media experience. This is something not to be missed!
What people are saying about The Classic Jazz Visions Tour..
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Cotuit, Massachusetts, October 1, 2022
“Classic Jazz Visions was one of the most popular events during Cotuit Center for the Arts’ 2022 season. The audience was begging for more and so appreciative of the high quality of the performances and the presentation.”
David Kuehn,
Executive Director, Cotuit Center for the Arts
Preservation Hall
Wellfleet, Massachusetts, August 10, 2023
“Celebrating the photography of Jack Bradley with the Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra at Wellfleet Preservation Hall was truly extraordinary. The event provided a captivating glimpse into an exceptional body of work and offered an intimately nostalgic perspective on some of the most iconic figures in classic jazz history. Accompanied by the Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra, the evening took on an enchanting ambiance. The orchestra’s impeccable musicianship and commitment to the authentic sound of classic jazz and swing served as the perfect accompaniment to Bradley’s visual narrative. The synergy between the music and the imagery transported the audience into the heart of the jazz scene, invoking a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the past.”
Odessa Bricault,
Director of Programs, Wellfleet Preservation Hall
American Jazz images captured by Jack Bradley
Up-to-date information about the band, the music and the Classic Jazz Visions Concert Series
Help us bring Jack's incredible Photography to a whole new generation
Help preserve and promote the Jazz Photography of Jack Bradley through audio visual live performances, educational clinics, and corporate events throughout the United States. For your $100 minimum donation we will send you a coffee table book, full of Jack Bradley’s incredible Jazz Photography as a thank you for your support. Classic Jazz Visions, Inc. is a 501c3 Non profit corporation, and your donation is 100% tax deductible. God bless.
