Herman Leonard

I have also become a big fan of photographer, Herman Leonard.  He spoke at my college commencement, and was absolutely a joy to listen to.  My friends and I are pretty sure he was Dumbledore of the new age.  Or maybe the old age.  How old is Dumbledore these days?

Herman Leonard

He has such a beautiful way of capturing people in their true form and style.  I think with the combination of 1950's style, smokey rooms, low lighting, and simplistic moments, he photographed what everyone saw, but could never explain.

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Nat King Cole, NYC [Quartet

Fitzgerald & Ellington, NYC (1948)

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Frank Sinatra, NYC [Hat & Mike

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Billie Holiday, NYC [Cooking for Dog

Dexter Gordon, NYC (1948)

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Billie Holiday, NYC [Angel with Smoke