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books
Published for the first time are Marshall’s jazz festival photographs from the 1960s, which capture the crowd, the performances and unguarded moments with jazz icons such as Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Ray Charles and many more.
Over 95% of the material in this breathtaking volume has never been seen before. Marshall’s remarkable photographs of the festivals at Newport and Monterey immortalize the unique energy and soul of these celebrations of jazz. Complete access to Marshall’s vast archive has been granted for this book. This is the first in a series of books to be published by Reel Art Press in collaboration with the Jim Marshall Archive.
Jazz Festival
Photographs by Jim Marshall, foreword by President Bill Clinton, introduction by renowned jazz writer Nat Hentoff, design by art director Graham Marsh (The Cover Art of Blue Note Records, Hollywood and the Ivy Look).
Reel Art Press September 2016
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Widely regarded as the cradle of revolution, California’s Haight-Ashbury grew in the sixties from a small neighborhood in San Francisco to a worldwide phenomenon. GRAMMY Trustees Award-winning photographer Jim Marshall visually chronicles this area and era as perhaps no one else did in a new book “The Haight: Love Rock and Revolution.” Featuring hundreds of images of music and cultural icons shot between 1965 and 1968—including Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane and Bill Graham, Donovan, The Beatles, Allen Ginsberg and Timothy Leary—The Haight tells a complete and comprehensive story of the revolutionary aspects of the day.
The Haight: Love, Rock, and Revolution
Photographs by Jim Marshall, preface by Donovan and text by Joel Selvin.
Hardcover October 2014
Available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com
In 1972 the Rolling Stones marked their first decade as a band with the release of "Exile on Main Street" and a summer concert tour of America that set new standards for magnificence in live performance. Covering the tour for "Life" magazine, photographer Jim Marshall captured indelible moments of the Stones in their glory onstage, as well as the camaraderie behind the scenes. Featuring a foreword by Keith Richards, this volume presents Marshall's shots that include dozens of never-before-seen frames. Fans celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Rolling Stones will revel in this unprecedented look at one of the biggest rock bands of all time from the photographer who captured them best.
The Rolling Stones 1972
Photographs by Jim Marshall, forward by Keith Richards and text by Joel Selvin.
Chronicle Books 2012
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Completed just before legendary music photographer Jim Marshall's death, "Pocket Cash" brings us unique moments from the illustrious career of The Man in Black. From never-before-seen photos of intimate gatherings to iconic pictures of his live recordings at Folsom and San Quentin state prisons, this is a visual tribute to the legendary signer, and to his wife, June Carter Cash.
Billy Bob Thornton and Kris Kristofferson offer personal recollections, while John Carter Cash, in a heartfelt introduction, shares memories of his world-renowned parents and reflects on the unique artistic eye of Jim Marshall. "Pocket Cash" is a covetable collection for loyal Cash fans everywhere and a testament to the talents of an extraordinary photographer.
Pocket Cash
Photographs by Jim Marshall, introduction by John Carter Cash and essays by Billy Bob Thornton and Kris Kristofferson.
Chronicle Books 2010
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Even if you don't know legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall, you know his photographs: Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire onstage at Monterey, Johnny Cash flipping the bird onstage in Folsom Prison, Miles Davis boxing at Newman's Gym, Jim Morrison taking a puff and more. Marshall's book is filled with never-before-published images mixed with his classics, along with the stories behind them. Marshall explains his access to the biggest names in rock in the forward, "Whenever anyone asks me how I got the photographs I did, why I was often the only photographer present or got such unique access, I reply simply, 'Trust.' "
Trust
Photographs by Jim Marshall and editing by Dave Brolan.
Omnibus Press 2009
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An unexpected trove, Jim Marshall's portraits of the jazz greats are as wonderful as his legendary work with rock musicians (most recently enjoyed in "Jim Marshall: Proof"). The access his subjects allow him and their obvious ease around him give these photographs an unequalled intimacy. This portfolio of Marshall's favorite shots shows the classics of jazz onstage, backstage, in the studio and also in their kitchens and living rooms. Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins Marshall's images capture these faces and many, many more in authentic and unguarded moments. Jazz critic Phil Elwood provides an introduction, and captions throughout present Marshall's reminiscences in his own words, making this book a must-have for both jazz and photography aficionados. By turns illuminating and haunting, "Jim Marshall: Jazz" confirms his place as one of the great portrait photographers.
Jim Marshall: Jazz
Photographs by Jim Marshall, introduction by Philip Elwood.
Chronicle Books 2005
Out of print but available in the aftermarket
The Beatles racing across Candlestick Park at the end of their final public performance; Johnny Cash pausing to give the camera a middle finger salute before playing for inmates in San Quentin; a weary Janis Joplin backstage, keeping a whiskey bottle company. Jim Marshall captured each of these iconic images with his camera. But what of the other shots taken during these legendary moments? For the first time, Marshall shares his contact sheets from the sittings, concerts, and sessions that surround his most famous pictures. Over sixty proof sheets are featured in their entirety, along with the final chosen hero shot on the facing page. This book sheds new light on Marshall's talents for revealing on film the essence of his subjects, from celebrated musicians, actors, writers, and performers, to everyday people from San Francisco to rural Appalachia. A rare glimpse into a great photographer's creative process, "Proof" provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of some of the most preeminent images of our time.
Proof
Photographs by Jim Marshall, text by Joel Selvin.
Chronicle Books 2004
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"Not Fade Away: The Rock & Roll Photography of Jim Marshall" collects the best of Jim Marshall’s photography for the first time-and gives us an electrifying visual history of the rock & roll era that is unprecedented in its intimacy, immediacy, and impact. The 124 duotone images include virtually every artist in the rock pantheon, from Muddy Waters to Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With a forword by actor-producer Michael Douglas, a feature article profiling Jim Marshall by Jon Bowermaster and extended captions that detail the stories behind the photographs." Not Fade Away" was the first book of its kind and sold more than 50,000 copies.
“In the same way that you can’t separate John Coltrane or Miles Davis from their music, you can’t separate Jim Marshall from his photographs. He captures the soul of each musician and immortalizes us in liquid light.”
—Carlos Santana
Not Fade Away: The Rock & Roll Photography of Jim Marshall
Photographs by Jim Marshall, foreword by Michael Douglas and editing by David Fahey.
Bulfinch Press 1997 (first edition), Wolfgang’s Vault 2000 (second printing)
Available on amazon.com (second printing)
It was the Summer of Love—two years before the hysteria of Woodstock—and those three days at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in June 1967 captured the sound of a new generation. Within months, unknowns such as Jimi Hendrix and the Experience, The Who and Janis Joplin would be world-famous. But at the Monterey Pop Festival, they were just staking their claim on the future of rock. "Montery Pop" features over 100 photographs of the event, taken by legendary photojournalist Jim Marshall and accompanied by an in-depth text by Joel Selvin that includes firsthand recollections from such participants as David Crosby, Jerry Garcia, Country Joe McDonald, Al Kooper and many others.
Monterey Pop
Photographs by Jim Marshall, text by Joel Selvin.
Chronicle Books 1992
Out of print but available in the aftermarket
Galleries
Jim Marshall shot Johnny Cash, from Pocket Cash. An exhibition at Snap Galleries, London.
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Photographer Jim Marshall, who died of natural causes in New York City on March 24, 2010, over a 50-year career created hundreds of legendary images that came into the public consciousness through magazine features, more than 500 album covers, and six books, Monterey Pop, Not Fade Away, Proof, Jazz, Trust and Pocket Cash. Pocket Cash: Photographs of Johnny Cash (Chronicle Books, 2010) was the last book developed by Jim and approved by him weeks before his death.
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Jim Marshall's photography is available for purchase exclusively in authorized galleries listed on the Galleries page.
Jim Marshall has been called the most celebrated and prolific photographer of the 20th century and is widely known for his iconic music photography. In death, Jim holds the distinction of being the first and only photographer to be presented with the Recording Academy's TRUSTEE AWARD, an honorary GRAMMY presented to individuals for nonperformance contributions to the music industry. The award was bestowed on the Jim Marshall estate in 2014 in recognition of Jim's unprecedented chronicling of music history from the 1950s through the early 2000s.
Jim willed his entire estate of more than one million black-and-white and color negatives—which he referred to as his “children”—to his trusted, longtime assistant Amelia Davis. In her own right, Davis is an accomplished and award-winning photographer. She has published three photographic books of her own work and has been included in numerous gallery and juried exhibitions.
Jim Marshall Photography LLC was established with the primary goal to preserve and protect Marshall’s extraordinary legacy as a discerning photojournalist and a pioneer of rock-and-roll photography. The estate is continuing the legacy of Jim Marshall through sales and licensing, exhibitions, publishing and the development of a comprehensive catalog as a reference for the totality of his life's work. The estate is also developing partnerships with a select number of brands to extend the tail of Jim’s work and iconic images for generations to come.
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Straight Talk: Jim Marshall's Bio & Career Highlights
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- 1936: Born February 3 in Chicago, Illinois
- 1938: Parents move family to San Francisco’s Fillmore District
- 1959: Purchases first Leica camera, an M2
- 1960: Photographs John Coltrane at the home of Ralph J. Gleason
- 1962: Moves to New York City; assignments include album covers for Atlantic, Columbia, and ABC Paramount, as well as a feature on Thelonious Monk for The Saturday Evening Post
- 1964: Covers Newport Folk Festival; moves back to San Francisco
- 1966: Shoots The Beatles' final concert at Candlestick Park
- 1967: Photographs the Monterey Pop Festival — Jimi Hendrix burning his Strat, Janis Joplin's rising star, and much more; first U.S. photographer to shoot Cream and The Who; extensively documents the Summer of Love: Grateful Dead, Moby Grape, Big Brother, Jefferson Airplane, Santana and more
- 1968: Photographs historic recording session of Johnny Cash live at Folsom Prison
- 1969: Photographs numerous iconic images at Woodstock, such as The Who greeting sunrise; photographs recording sessions for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; captures famous image of Johnny Cash flipping the bird at San Quentin; photographs the Allman Brother's At the Fillmore East album cover; publishes first book, Festival, with Baron Wolman
- 1971: Shoots Miles Davis at Fillmore West and The Who at SF Civic Auditorium
- 1972: Covers the Rolling Stones' American tour for LIFE magazine; during a tour break photographs Sunset Sound sessions for Exile on Main Street
- 1973: Photographs Dripping Springs Festival, with iconic shots of Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Kris Kristofferson; shoots T-Rex at Winterland, San Francisco
- 1974: Photographs two country greats together, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings at Johnny's home in Hendersonville; photographs Mick Taylor, one of his last photo sessions before he left the Rolling Stones
- 1975: Still photographer for the TV series Streets of San Francisco, starring Michael Douglas and Karl Malden; photographs Stones 75 Tour
- 1976: Photographs Jazz greats Carman McRea and Dizzy Gillespie at Circle Star Theatre, Redwood City
- 1977: Photographs Bread & Roses Festival with Joan Baez and Mimi Farina at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley; shoots The Best of Joan Baez album cover for A&M
- 1978: Photographs Joni Mitchell, Dr. John, Shel Silverstein, Merle Haggard and Randy Newman, to name a few
- 1979–1986: The Lost Years
- 1987: Terra Firma publishes Tomorrow Never Knows — The Beatles' Last Concert, photos by Jim, text by Eric Lefcowitz
- 1992: Monterey Pop, published by Chronicle Books: photos by Jim, text by Joel Selvin
- 1995: September Guitar Player, featuring Jim's 1967 black & white headshot of Jimi Hendrix, becomes — and remains — the magazine's single best-selling issue
- 1996: Photographs Red Hot Chili Peppers for Warner Brothers
- 1997: Bullfinch Press publishes Not Fade Away, with foreword by friend Michael Douglas
- 1999: Bullfinch publishes Early Dylan, with photos by Jim, Barry Feinstein, and Daniel Kramer
- 2004: Receives Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Photography; Chronicle Books publishes Jim Marshall: Proof, providing a rare look at the creative process
- 2005: Recipient of MOJO magazine's 2005 Honours List Image Award; Chronicle Books publishes Jazz, an extensive collection of Jim’s photos of great jazz musicians; becomes a sponsor of MS Friends, the only 24/7 peer support help line for people living with multiple sclerosis, founded by his longtime assistant, Amelia Davis
- 2007: Ad campaign for Nissan’s newest sports car, Nissan GT-R
- 2008: Exhibition at Gallery 291 / San Francisco (Marshall in Platinum)
- 2008: Exhibition at 7 For All Mankind Gallery / New York (Jim is included in Tim Mantoani exhibit Behind Photographs, Archiving Photographic Legends)
- 2009: Omnibus publishes Trust, featuring never-before-seen images in black & white and color; exhibition at Morrison Hotel Gallery in NY with book launch for Trust; Harper Collins publishes Match Prints, pairing fifty photographs from Jim’s body of work, along with Timothy White’s Staley Weiss gallery exhibition for Match Prints
- 2010: Chronicle Books publishes Pocket Cash, Jim’s last book, developed before his death (March 24, 2010)
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“ I've been very lucky what can I say? The access was great and uh—this has been my life doin' pictures and it's never just been a job; it's been my life. ”