This book was a labor of love, and I’m excited to present it to you.

I consider myself supremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to be in the midst of, interact with, and get to know so many of our jazz giants – virtually all of whom have left a treasure trove of critically important works of lasting value through their recordings. The voluminous contributions of these great artists, their like-minded musical brothers and sisters, and the masters who came before them, are truly incalculable.

I sincerely hope you will enjoy what you see, and will appreciate my tribute to these men and women of jazz whose legacies are absolute.

– Veryl Oakland

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

THREE DECADES OF PHOTOGRAPHY

 
 
 

As a freelance jazz photojournalist who devoted nearly thirty years in search of the great jazz musicians, Veryl Oakland profiles the music’s masters in a wide variety of settings—under the spotlight, in their homes, and far from the stage—covering music styles from swing, to bebop, cool, hard bop, free, and beyond.

We have select photographs available for purchase. Should you be interested in a specific musician, performance, or time period, please inquire, providing as much detail as possible.

 
 
 
 

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