Steve Rapport Photography Exhibit
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is opening an exhibit on April 21 to honor the photographic legacy of Steve Rapport.
Rapport is a renowned music photographer who is known for his work on the London rock scene in the '80s and has photographed superstars such as David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen. Rapport was also one of 10 photographers to capture the largest concert of all time, Live Aid at Wembley Stadium. In March of 2022, Rapport planned a short trip to New Orleans, which turned into a permanent move to the city.
Rapport credits New Orleans with taking him out of a photography slump he had been in while living in California, calls Preservation Hall his "spiritual home," and finds immense inspiration in the Big Easy Music scene. He started photographing the city's jazz artists, especially the impact Black musicians have on the city's musical culture. The New Orleans Jazz Museum's exhibit, Less is More: The Photography of Steve Rapport, will follow from his early rock days to his most recent series of New Orleans jazz portraits. This is the first time these two sides of his career will be shown together.
New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the city where jazz was born and still thrives. The museum uses educational programming, research facilities, and interactive exhibits to educate viewers on the rich history of the art form. The New Orleans Jazz Museum collaborates with local and national education institutions to help everyone gain the opportunity to learn about jazz. The facility even hosts over 350 concerts and 15 festivals annually!
