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He Made Jazz Visual
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Dan Carino
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Oct 18, 2008
He Made Jazz Visual
William Claxton, the photographer responsible for some of the most iconic jazz album covers, died this week. John spoke to him last year at OCMA's "Birth of the Cool" Exhibit.
Legendary Jazz photographer William Claxton in 2006.
Legendary Jazz photographer William Claxton in 2006.
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William Claxton, the photographer responsible for some of the most iconic jazz album covers, died this week. John spoke to him last year at OCMA's "Birth of the Cool" Exhibit.

William Claxton, the photographer responsible for some of the most iconic jazz album covers, died this week. John spoke to him last year at OCMA's "Birth of the Cool" Exhibit.