Miles, Dizzy, Cannonball; Dolly, Waylon, George—sometimes just a first name says it all.

Our next show features classic images of jazz legends from the Jack Bradley archive. In the 1950s and 60s, Jack traveled with his friend Louis Armstrong, photographing not only Louis but also many of the musicians who would become synonymous with jazz.

Join us for the opening of Jazz Legends: The Jack Bradley Archive on Thursday, October 2, 5:00–7:00 PM ET. Michael Persico, who manages the archive, will be on hand to share Jack’s history with Louis and stories from their adventures together.

We’re also excited to share news about another project in the works: photographer Fritz Hoffmann’s book The George Jones Bradley Barn Sessions. In 1994, country music icon George Jones recorded this landmark album at the Bradley Barn studio, joined by Keith Richards, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, and many more. Fritz was there, capturing the sessions in a remarkable collection of 180 never-before-seen photographs. His Kickstarter campaign is now in its final days—we hope you’ll take a look and support it.