International Jazz Day
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Tomorrow is International Jazz Day, which was created in 1991 by musician and bandleader, D. Michael Denny. Since then it has grown into the most recognized one day, world-wide celebration of jazz (one of the only art forms indigenous to America) and the musicians, past and present, who create and sustain it.
One Park West Gallery artist who is sure to take note of this increasingly celebrated day is Marcus Glenn. His artwork often revolves around jazz and the musicians who create it. While he doesn’t play any instruments himself, Glenn’s works are influenced by his many friends who are musicians as well as the jazz clubs he regularly visits.
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Marcus Glenn is known for his use of vibrant colors, his expressive use of exotic papers and fabrics, and his ability to create a masterful textured collage effect. His figures are animated and mannerist in approach, often stretching and twisting into impossible yet highly expressive positions. All of these characteristics coming together allow the viewers to experience jazz in a unique way; they can actually see it.
Remember to take some time tomorrow to appreciate jazz along with the millions of others who are looking forward to celebrating International Jazz Day. You could go to one of the various jazz festivals being held, you could host a jazz-themed backyard barbeque, or you could simply put in a CD and enjoy music crafted by your favorite jazz musician. However, if you want to see jazz come alive through fine artwork, check out the collection of works created by Marcus Glenn.
One Park West Gallery artist who is sure to take note of this increasingly celebrated day is Marcus Glenn. His artwork often revolves around jazz and the musicians who create it. While he doesn’t play any instruments himself, Glenn’s works are influenced by his many friends who are musicians as well as the jazz clubs he regularly visits.
Marcus Glenn is known for his use of vibrant colors, his expressive use of exotic papers and fabrics, and his ability to create a masterful textured collage effect. His figures are animated and mannerist in approach, often stretching and twisting into impossible yet highly expressive positions. All of these characteristics coming together allow the viewers to experience jazz in a unique way; they can actually see it.Remember to take some time tomorrow to appreciate jazz along with the millions of others who are looking forward to celebrating International Jazz Day. You could go to one of the various jazz festivals being held, you could host a jazz-themed backyard barbeque, or you could simply put in a CD and enjoy music crafted by your favorite jazz musician. However, if you want to see jazz come alive through fine artwork, check out the collection of works created by Marcus Glenn.
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