Artist's Statement
These images were captured during live performances at Iowa City Jazz Festivals. Jazz is characterized both by musical conversation between the performers (âcall and responseâ) and by improvisation. This exhibit is my photographic improvisation, which I call Jazz Noir ImagesTM.
Jazz Noir ImagesTM are crafted in the style of Hollywood 1940âs and 1950âs âfilm noirâ cinematography. This cinematic style uses dramatic low-key, black-and-white, unbalanced compositions and negative space to elicit suspense, mystery and tension in the viewer.
Enjoy my Jazz Noir ImagesTM as photographic âcall > response.â Imagine a visual conversation between the image and you, the viewer. Hear the sax and the walking rhythm of the bass. Sway to the swing of the ride cymbal. Feel the imagesâ emoting calls. What is your response?
Jazz Noir Images is a Trademark of Ron Meyer Images LLC