February 2007
Paintings of Jazz Legends by William Rutherford
Swing, Bebop & Miles
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Visual Jazz
Celebrate Black History
Month
First Thursday
Reception - February 1st from 6 to 9 pm.
along with
performances by the
Earl Minor
Quartet
The exhibition will run until
February 28th, 2007
Gallery hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, 11-6 and by appointment
“These vibrant portraits and music are a wonderful celebration our
country’s African-American heritage during Black History Month,” said
George Broderick, gallery founder.
“This art exhibit is about jazz musicians who I admire, but did not
know, yet I hear and ‘see’ them when I listen to their unique styles,”
said Rutherford. “I am privileged to have seen some of these players
perform, others I have only read about.”
Rutherford, also a musician, says he has drawn and
painted his subjects “in the act of performing, working to convey the
concentration, the fire and the effort that jazz musicians expend,
trying to get out the voices that swirl in their heads and souls.”
Rutherford’s paintings, masks and sculptures have
been exhibited extensively in the Northwest and are featured in many
private and public collections, including Portland’s Interstate Max
Line’s public art.
slideshow of the exhibition
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Many
thanks to our friends at Fernando's Hideaway for providing the
excellent Spanish wines we've featured at our show openings and
musical performances.
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