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Zappa Plays Zappa by Seth Jacobson

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Zappa Plays Zappa (Sound Check) at Lupo’s Heart Break Hotel in Providence RI, by Seth Jacobson

Sep 22

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Zappa plays Zappa by Seth Jacobson

Zappa plays Zappa by Seth Jacobson

Zappa plays Zappa by Seth Jacobson

Zappa plays Zappa by Seth Jacobson

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Zappa Plays Zappa Photos by Seth Jacobson

Jul 27

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Frank Zappa occupies a place that is singular and unique both in music and American culture in general. Whenever someone speaks so unabashedly from a place of freedom (as Frank did) it gives others the power to stand up and speak their truth as well. I am but one, in the crowded landscape of disenfranchised youth that discovered this incredible man, and found a bit of hope from the way he went about being unapologetically himself. Thank you for that gift Frank

I had the pleasure and honor of photographing the incredible Zappa Plays Zappa band at the historic Hampton Beach Casino Dweezil has done us all a huge favor by continuing to perform his father’s music live. A project he started about 10 years ago. I’ve seen every tour he has done so far and he continues to delight, inspire and surprise me. Special thanks to the incredible Kurt Morgan for bringing these photos to fruition. Kurt plays bass and sings with the ZPZ band. He was very generous with his time helping me to get connected with the group for this gig. The current tour is focused (for the 1st third of the show) on playing the entire One Size Fits All album. While wandering around the vast emptiness of the venue before the show with Kurt, we stumbled upon this Fat Maroonish Sofa, supported by boards of oak. We thought to ourselves, “Quite an attractive sofa, this sofa could be commercial” with a few margaritas and the right company…

Here are a quick set of portraits I created of Kurt before the show using the Fat Maroonish Sofa

Kurt Morgan by Seth Jacobson

Here are the photos of Sound Check before the show

ZPZ by Seth Jacobson

The show that Zappa Plays Zappa puts on is second to none. I am continually blown away by the dedication to precision and accuracy all done with power and soul and tons of humor. Thanks Dweezil, Kurt, Ben, Chris, Sheila, and Ryan for a great show! Here are the photos

ZPZ by Seth Jacobson

ZPZ by Seth Jacobson

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Tags: Concert photography, Dweezil Zappa, entertainment, event photography, lighting, night photography, photography, portrait photography, Zappa Plays Zappa

Leftover Cuties Portrait Session, Rhode Island

Jun 13

Posted by Seth Jacobson Photography

The Leftover Cuties are a breath of fresh air in the music scene. If you don’t know their music, it’s both old style and modern, very danceable but they aren’t a dance band, the music has depth and gravitas but is sometimes quirky and playful. I had the honor and pleasure of creating these portraits during their stay over in Rhode Island. The timing was good as it was Austin’s (the bass player) birthday! Yay!

You may be familiar with The Showtime television show called “The Big C” that the Cuties wrote and performed the theme song for.

Here are two other songs that moved me (both in different ways)

Dig the photos! I am very proud of them!

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

: Leftover Cuties by Seth Jacobson Photography

Posted in portrait photography, The Towers Narragansett

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Béla Fleck, Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan Live

May 11

Posted by Seth Jacobson Photography

Marcus Roberts has been a musical hero of mine for many years now. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing him perform last night with the great Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan at the Historic Garde Arts Center go check out some of the wonderful events they have at their incredible theater in New London CT. Below are some of the photos I made at last nights performance. They were touring together to promote the album “Across the Imaginary Divide”

Here is a video about their project together

Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT they were kind enough to come out after the show and meet their fans!

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT they were kind enough to come out after the show and meet their fans!

: Marcus Roberts, Béla Fleck, Jason Marsalis, and Rodney Jordan perform at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London CT they were kind enough to come out after the show and meet their fans!

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iPhone photo of the day Nov. 19th

Nov 19

Posted by Seth Jacobson Photography

The grand Chandler at the providence performing arts center. I went there to see Rent which was great!

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Tags: Abstract, Concert photography, urban photography

11-11 and Andrew Bird

Nov 12

Posted by Seth Jacobson Photography

Andrew Bird is one of the absolute talents of music today. I have had the very good fortune to be acquainted with him for a number of years now and while he was in town last month I was granted access to the show with my photography equipment, and I took some photos that I am very happy with.Here are a few of them today 11-11 because he has a wonderful song titled 11:11 from his album “The Swimming Hour” Go check it out if you don’t already own it. And enjoy the photos too 🙂

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Hello World

Nov 6

Posted by Seth Jacobson Photography

I started this I phone project on October 26th 2009 on Facebook. Here are the images I have made so far. They are all shot and edited on my Iphone exclusively. I will be posting a new photo everyday here, so check back and see what the new images look like!