Press Release...
Dimensions In Music
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2007
Contact: Troy Burton
Executive Director
April 9, 2007
410-225-3130 office
410-225-3139 fax
eubieblake@rcn.com e-mail
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center will Pay Tribute to the Art of the Album Cover with A Timeless Collective Album Cover Retrospective
BALTIMORE – The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center for June’s Black Music Month will pay tribute to the art of album covers with an exhibition entitled “A Timeless Collective Album Cover Retrospective.” Friday, June 1, 2007 to Saturday, July 7, 2007
A Timeless Collective Album Cover Retrospective Exhibit focuses on the artistry of album covers of various genres of music from the 1930’s to the present highlighting historical contributions surrounding American Music. All album covers are the original covers.
In the history of album cover design, there are legends: Alex Steinweiss, the designer at Columbia Records who in 1939 came up with the idea of replacing the standard labels on album covers with original art; Saul Bass, who created bold, iconic images for film posters that translated instantly into classic record covers; Reid Miles, whose use of typography on Blue Note records defined jazz's visual style throughout the '50s and '60s.
This exhibition is being produced in partnership with music retail Dimension in Music owned by Baltimore’s own Larry Jeter. Dimensions in Music opened in September 1991 where it was the only retail music store in downtown Baltimore where you could listen to music before you purchased it. Larry Jeter has provided live jazz in Baltimore City through his program "The Jazz Suite" which aired concerts from the courtyard of the store and the New Haven Lounge on the Baltimore City cable channel. Dimensions in Music is located 233 Park Avenue (410) 752-7121.
The Eubie Blake Gallery located 847 N. Howard Street is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the exhibition; however, donations are accepted.
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For more than three decades, the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center has sought to bring creative expression and urban consciousness to Baltimore through visual and performing arts education and development opportunities for children, youth and adults in our community.
