Capturing The Moment Photo Exhibit Opening Reception June 17, 2007

For Immediate Release

CAPTURING THE MOMENT: A SPECTACULAR EXHIBIT OF JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES KNOX WILL OPEN ON JUNE 16, 2007 IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CENTER OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY

“A moment is defined as a minute portion, a point of time, or a comparatively brief period of time. In music, the moment is when all is right. The singer or musician is on the stage giving their all and the audience can feel the intensity. As a photographer, my goal is to capture, through my lens, those special moments: the chanteuse singing notes to the heavens, the piano player swinging hard or the horn player blowing notes through the roof.” – James Knox

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1, 2007 – The San Francisco Public Library African American Center proudly announces the opening of Capturing The Moment, a jazz photography exhibit celebrating the rich Bay Area jazz scene by photographer James Knox. The exhibit will run from June 16 – August 16, 2007 in the African American Center on the 3rd floor of the San Francisco Public Library located at 100 Larkin Street in San Francisco.

"James' passion for music, and jazz in particular, is evident in his photographs. In the moment, his keen eye captures the energy and essence of the performance, bringing the voyeur onto the stage and into the heart of the music." — Clairdee, Vocalist

"James Knox has a sensitive eye and his photos are always creative; using light, shadow, and all other natural elements to their fullest. Having been photographed several times by Knox, it is always an honor and a pleasure to see my art captured through his art and my story told by his lens!" - Terrence Brewer, Guitarist

"James Knox is a great Bay Area ambassador for Jazz. His photographs are vibrant and beautiful and capture the true spirit and soul of the Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival. It is a pleasure working with him every year." - Geoff Roach, Executive Director, San Jose Jazz

An opening reception for Capturing The Moment will be held on Sunday, June 17 from 2-4pm in the Latino Hispanic Room on the lower level of the San Francisco Public Library. The reception will include an artist discussion, a photo slideshow, and live music provided by the Terrence Brewer Duo. Refreshments will be served.

Regular library hours are Sun 12-5pm, Mon 10am-6pm, Tues-Thurs 9am-8pm, and Fri 12-6pm.

About the Artist

James Knox is music reviewer/photographer for www.j-notes.com. He has been photographing and reviewing the Bay Area jazz scene for the past five years. His work is featured on www.jazzreview.com, www.blogcritics.com, and www.sfgate.com . His photographs are featured on album covers for Clairdee and Adam Shulman, in addition to numerous artists’ websites. James credits his passion for photography and jazz to his father, Ritson Knox, and dedicates the exhibit to his family.

For more information, please visit www.sfpl.org or www.j-notes.com.

Attention Calendar Editors:

What: Capturing The Moment: A Jazz Photography Exhibit by James Knox
When: June 16 – August 16, 2007
Where: San Francisco Public Library, African American Center
100 Larkin Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, Ca. 94102

Opening Reception – Sunday, June 17, 2007, 2-4pm, Latino Hispanic Room, Lower Level, San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94102

Media Contact:

James Knox
Music Reviewer/Photographer
www.j-notes.com – where music gets its voice…
simplyjazz@j-notes.com
510-654-4538

Official Website: http://www.j-notes.com