Cutting Loose: Edward Newman’s Photographs of New Orleans Jazz Parades and Funerals (opens in new tab)

This post is based on an interview between photographer Edward Newman and Curator of Photography Adam Silvia following Newman’s donation of a portfolio of photographs to the Library. The photographs feature the vibrant culture of New Orleans jazz parades and jazz funerals, unique celebrations of life. Newman and Silvia discuss the trajectory of the photographer’s career, his mentors, and the characters that appear in his photographs.