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1923 |
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Born and raised in Allentown, PA |
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1947 |
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BFA in photography from Ohio University |
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1947 - 1948 |
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Apprentice of Yousuf Karsh – master portrait photographer - in Ottawa (Leonards most influential teacher) |
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1949 |
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His passion for jazz brings him to New York City’s Greenwich Vilage, where he establishes a studio |
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late - 1950s |
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In Paris, continues to photograph the prolific jazz scene, while working in fashion and advertising |
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1956 |
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Chosen to be Marlon Brando’s personal photographer for an extensive research trip to the Far East |
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1980 |
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Moves from Paris to the island of Ibiza, where he remains until 1988 |
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1985 |
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Releases his first book: The Exe of Jazz |
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1988 |
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First exhibition of his jazz photographs |
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1989 |
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Herman’s first US show premiered in 1989 and tours nationally |
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1991 |
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He moves to New Orleans and immerses himself in the city’s lively jazz scene and exhibites his work around the world in numerous solo shows |
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1995 |
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He releases his second book: Jazz Memories |
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1999 |
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Milt Hinton Award for Excellence in Jazz Photography from Jazz Photographer’s Association |
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2000 |
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Excellence in Photography Award from the Jazz Journalists Association |
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2004 |
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Lifetime Achievement Award form Downbeat Magazine |
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2005 |
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Hurricane Katrina destroyes his home and studio |
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2006 |
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Herman releases his third book: Jazz, Giants, And Journeys: The Photography of Herman Leonard |
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2007 |
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Establishment of The Herman Leonard Jazz Archive |
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Lives and works in Los Angeles |
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