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Art Photography Exhibit Featuring Bobby Roebuck

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April 9—May * 2022

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April is Jazz Appreciation Month; both Jazz and Blues originated in the deep south around the end of the 19th century. Bobby Roebuck primarily is a Jazz Photographer, with a unique artistic vision. He is a creative photographer striving to capture the essence of the moments to be etched in memories for a lifetime. Bobby taps into his natural talent as a visual artist and utilizes his ability to manipulate light to bring out the true beauty in his subject matter. He shoots jazz concerts and is always fascinated with the dynamic musicians’ ability to bring sweet melodies to the listener ’s ears. Bobby becomes energized along the photographer ’s pit as he catches each expression of the performers and maneuvers in the right position to secure the unbelievable expressions demonstrated in each face.

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Eight of Bobby ’s photographs are on exhibit at SECCA-Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, in Winston-Salem, NC, highlighting all female jazz musicians, in celebration of Aprils Jazz Appreciation Month and on the end of March, Women’s History Month. The exhibit is called “ The High Heels of Jazz”. Flutist, Althea Rene, Saxophonist, Jazmin Ghent, Saxophonist, Jeanette Harris, Guartrist, Andrea Lisa, Saxophonist, Mindi Abair, Violinist, Chelsea Greene, Saxophonist, Lakecia Benjamin, Flutist, Kim Scott.

Nearly 50 people attended the opening reception, Saturday, April 9, 2022 with excitement and energy while viewing the exhibition. Mentor, friend and artist, Jerry Haynes, was quoted saying “Bobby’s art is an expression of himself by bringing out the heart and soul of the artist. He described Bobby as a Renaissance Man meaning he goes the extra mile to make sure the viewer feels the energy of the musician on stage”. 12| SmoothJazz Magazine Let the music take you… May/Jun

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