PAR Real Talk with Michael Persico – Classic Jazz Visions
In this episode, we sat down with trombonist, bandleader, and author ...
In this episode, we sat down with trombonist, bandleader, and author **Michael Persico**, the visionary behind **Classic Jazz Visions**. Michael shares the story of how he turned the legendary photographer ...**Jack Bradley’s** rare jazz archive into a stunning book, *Classic Jazz Visions: The Photography of Jack Bradley*.
From his work with the **Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra** to preserving the spirit of Louis Armstrong and the golden age of jazz, Michael opens up about:
✨ How Jack Bradley captured intimate, unseen moments of jazz legends
✨ The challenge of curating 30,000 photos into a 100-image book
✨ His multimedia project combining live big band swing with rare jazz photography
✨ Why jazz history still matters — and inspires future generations
Stay tuned until the end for a **quick-fire round**, where Michael reveals his jazz heroes, favorite clubs, and one word to sum up Bradley’s work.
📖 *Classic Jazz Visions: The Photography of Jack Bradley* – Available now (2nd edition printing coming soon!)
🎶 Learn more: https://classicjazzvisions.org
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