EP 145 – The Jazz Loft Project – W. Eugene Smith’s Secret World
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</figure>In the heart of Manhattan’s flower district during the late 1950s and early 60s, a crumbling loft at 821 Sixth Avenue became an unlikely sanctuary for some of the greatest jazz musicians in history. Behind its battered doors, photographer W. Eugene Smith created an extraordinary archive of sound and image — a hidden world where art was raw, real, and unfiltered.
In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into The Jazz Loft Project — exploring Smith’s relentless passion, the nightly jam sessions with legends like Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus, and the profound impact this secretive chapter had on his life and career.
Join us as we open the door to a lost New York, where creativity lived free, and where one man sacrificed everything to capture its fleeting magic. Enjoy.
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