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Leon P. "Sealey2k" Sealey
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- Locust Grove, Georgia
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- Photographer of Jazz, jazz artists and jazz artistry.
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I'm a product of the legendary "Jamaica Funk" music wave that originated in Jamaica, Queens (NY) back in the early 1970's when funk, contemporary jazz, rock and R&B fused to become a unique alternative to the Motown and Beatles sounds we heard so much on the radio. Our music was at the cutting edge of jazz. As part of a hot, dynamic four piece horn section supported by strong rhythm and vocals, I learned there's more to jazz than what meets the ear. Visualization of the many moods and colors created in music ultimately transcends the sound. I was soon introduced to a new "instrument": the DSLR camera. The management of sound transformed to the manipulation of light. I found my music background to be extremely valuable when attempting to capture the intensity of a musician's expression. The anticipated climax of a musical phrase can reverberate forever in a photograph.
Currently I am an event photographer. A large number of my assignments consist of photographing jazz performances and festivals where my camera becomes my instrument and I get to perform along with the artist. This position has given me the unique opportunity of photographing many prominent personalities and events, including arguably the "greatest show on earth" in modern history: the inauguration of our 44th President of These United States, Barack H. Obama.
My camera of preference is the Sony Alpha 700 equipped with a 2.8/70-200G lens and an F828 Cybershot as backup for special shots. Why do I choose Sony? The world can afford to be seen from a different view. And that seems to be the common denominator in my life - looking at things from another perspctive.
My photographic images have been featured and can be viewed at several internet jazz communities (Google Search: Leon P. "Sealey2k" Sealey).
I've always believed JAZZ to be more than just music. It's a way of life; a subculture. You recognize it when you see it, you recognize it when you hear it.
And the answer to the obvious question is - Yes. Sometimes I do hear my sax "calling me", but for now I prefer to keep my mouth shut with eyes and ears open.
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- Musician Instrumental, FAN, Photographer, Videographer
- What instrument(s) do you play? (you can select more than one)
- sax (alto), sax (sopranino), sax (soprano), sax (tenor)
- What are your favorite Musical Genres?
- Blues, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Acoustic, Traditional, Classical, Rap / Hip-Hop, Funk, R&B / Soul, Caribbean / Reggae, Electronic, Ambient, New Age, Cajun / Zydeco, World Fusion, Gospel, Big Band, CCM (Contemporary Christian Music)
- Your Website URL?
- http://WWW.SEALEY2K.COM
Leon P. "Sealey2k" Sealey's Blog
CALL FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE VISUAL ARTISTS
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 2:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Call for Artists
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> Notable African-American Women - February is Black History Month. Evolve the Gallery is looking for African-American FEMALE artists' unique visual perspectives on a wide variety of subject matter to include family, sports, history, art, entertainment, politics, education, society, etc. Open for African-American FEMALE ARTISTS ONLY. Entries must represent… Continue
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> Notable African-American Women - February is Black History Month. Evolve the Gallery is looking for African-American FEMALE artists' unique visual perspectives on a wide variety of subject matter to include family, sports, history, art, entertainment, politics, education, society, etc. Open for African-American FEMALE ARTISTS ONLY. Entries must represent… Continue
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Hey Leon:
I'm interested in this group because I do some video work as well as music. My video extends into experimental ranges,and I'm trying to think of new ways to put video together with music. Let's stay in touch!
Thanks for welcoming me.
hahaha, as far as Vancouver is concerned. It could be the worst city anywhere for Jazz support but it's a hockey town. Not a world class city at all. And there's no outside circuit within a expensive ferry trip or a five hour drive.
You want to work much in Jazz in Canada you have to go east. Vancouver is also transient and has very little feeling toward art or culture.
It's great for skiing, boating, biking, hiking. you'd think it would be alright for playing and singing because they have (ings) but sadly ... no.
Leon, Thanks for the warm welcome. I've got a bunch of photos in my archive that might be of interest to this community. I'll post some as soon as I can dig them out. Thanks again,
Peter
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