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How to get this book:
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Both physical and digital versions are available. The site is safe for online purchase.
NOTE: this is a revised, and improved, version of the book which was launched earlier in October.
This is the definitive text.
The book is also available on all Amazon sites, but at a considerably higher price.
(Because the book was created using Blurb's Bookwright software, the book will be described on Amazon as published by Blurb. However, Snowchild Press is the publisher. The book carries a Snowchild Press logo and description on the publication page.)
Finally, on the Blurb site, there is a free Preview of the first 15 pages. Check it out!
for UK: Clickable link: https://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore
or for USA: Clickable link: https://www.blurb.com/bookstore
...and type 'Kind of Green' into the Search box.
Both physical and digital versions are available. The site is safe for online purchase.
NOTE: this is a revised, and improved, version of the book which was launched earlier in October.
This is the definitive text.
The book is also available on all Amazon sites, but at a considerably higher price.
(Because the book was created using Blurb's Bookwright software, the book will be described on Amazon as published by Blurb. However, Snowchild Press is the publisher. The book carries a Snowchild Press logo and description on the publication page.)
Finally, on the Blurb site, there is a free Preview of the first 15 pages. Check it out!
Reaction from critics:
Trevor Hodgett (journalist at Jazz Journal, Jazzwise, Coda, RnR, Blues In Britain):
“Martin Connolly’s photos and text powerfully convey the unbounded passion of a jazz fanatic, and the magic of the music.”
Walter Kolosky (jazz journalist & author of Power, Passion and Beauty -The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra):
“Martin Connolly’s Kind of Green is a heartfelt homage to his jazz journalist brother, Jim, who introduced him to the wonderful world of jazz. It should be of great interest to any jazz lover.”
Michael Pronko (jazz journalist at Jazz in Japan - www.jazzinjapan.com):
"Jazz is as visual as it is aural. It’s also global. If we need any reminder of that, Connolly’s fantastic collection of photos makes it clear that photographers are crucial to jazz culture. Most of the photos in this collection were taken in Europe from the perspective of an Irish photographer, adding yet another layer. Photographs don’t just document, they capture the inspiration of the music. They reveal connections, places, and moments in time where music was made, enjoyed, experienced, and lived. This collection lets us live the shows anew."
Debbie Burke (award-winning jazz author - https://debbieburkeauthor.com):
"Not just a slice in time but a slice of jazz at the tail end of its mid-century intensity. Great stories here and for their behind-the-scenes insights, worth the read."
Jeremy Kearney (jazz journalist & blogger at the award-winning blog Bebop Spoken Here):
“...a fascinating memento to a particular period of jazz history... a labour of love, both
brotherly and jazz focused, and captures that great experience of seeing and hearing jazz close-up and live.”
“Martin Connolly’s photos and text powerfully convey the unbounded passion of a jazz fanatic, and the magic of the music.”
Walter Kolosky (jazz journalist & author of Power, Passion and Beauty -The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra):
“Martin Connolly’s Kind of Green is a heartfelt homage to his jazz journalist brother, Jim, who introduced him to the wonderful world of jazz. It should be of great interest to any jazz lover.”
Michael Pronko (jazz journalist at Jazz in Japan - www.jazzinjapan.com):
"Jazz is as visual as it is aural. It’s also global. If we need any reminder of that, Connolly’s fantastic collection of photos makes it clear that photographers are crucial to jazz culture. Most of the photos in this collection were taken in Europe from the perspective of an Irish photographer, adding yet another layer. Photographs don’t just document, they capture the inspiration of the music. They reveal connections, places, and moments in time where music was made, enjoyed, experienced, and lived. This collection lets us live the shows anew."
Debbie Burke (award-winning jazz author - https://debbieburkeauthor.com):
"Not just a slice in time but a slice of jazz at the tail end of its mid-century intensity. Great stories here and for their behind-the-scenes insights, worth the read."
Jeremy Kearney (jazz journalist & blogger at the award-winning blog Bebop Spoken Here):
“...a fascinating memento to a particular period of jazz history... a labour of love, both
brotherly and jazz focused, and captures that great experience of seeing and hearing jazz close-up and live.”
Interviews & Reviews, with links
Interview with Debbie Burke, jazz author and blogger: CLICK HERE
Excerpt:
'Martin Connolly is a photographer who has a very unique relationship to jazz that is entwined with his memories of his brother, some of the titans of jazz, and the founder of a jazz magazine in Ireland. Kind of Green: Jazz Legends from ’86 to ’90 through an Irish Lens (Snowchild Press, Ireland, 2023) [release date: October 9, 2023] takes us to a very particular period (1986 to 1990) with never-before-seen photos of performances by Dizzy Gillespie, John McLaughlin, Mike Stern, Michael Brecker, John Scofield and so many more at events like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Victoria Palace (UK) and the Belfast Festival. Not just a slice in time but a slice of jazz at the tail end of its mid-century intensity. Great stories here and for their behind-the-scenes insights, worth the read.'
'Martin Connolly is a photographer who has a very unique relationship to jazz that is entwined with his memories of his brother, some of the titans of jazz, and the founder of a jazz magazine in Ireland. Kind of Green: Jazz Legends from ’86 to ’90 through an Irish Lens (Snowchild Press, Ireland, 2023) [release date: October 9, 2023] takes us to a very particular period (1986 to 1990) with never-before-seen photos of performances by Dizzy Gillespie, John McLaughlin, Mike Stern, Michael Brecker, John Scofield and so many more at events like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Victoria Palace (UK) and the Belfast Festival. Not just a slice in time but a slice of jazz at the tail end of its mid-century intensity. Great stories here and for their behind-the-scenes insights, worth the read.'
Review in jazz blog, bebop spoken here, CLICK HERE.
Excerpt:
'One of the nice things about the photos is that they catch the musicians in rehearsal or relaxing as well as during a performance and this gives a warm, informal feel to many of the pictures. The Connolly brothers were blessed to have the opportunity to meet and photograph these musicians at a time when it was still possible to chat to them directly without having to negotiate minders and other staff and it is obvious that they both greatly enjoyed the experience.'
'One of the nice things about the photos is that they catch the musicians in rehearsal or relaxing as well as during a performance and this gives a warm, informal feel to many of the pictures. The Connolly brothers were blessed to have the opportunity to meet and photograph these musicians at a time when it was still possible to chat to them directly without having to negotiate minders and other staff and it is obvious that they both greatly enjoyed the experience.'
Review in Jazz Journal,
CLICK HERE (subscription needed)
Excerpt:
'The raw material, apart from effusive recollection, is a store of photographs taken by Irishman Martin Connolly at jazz events covered between 1986 and 1990 by his brother Jim, then London correspondent for JazzNews International, Ireland’s first jazz magazine. Jim checked out events in the capital, Holland and Belfast.'
'The raw material, apart from effusive recollection, is a store of photographs taken by Irishman Martin Connolly at jazz events covered between 1986 and 1990 by his brother Jim, then London correspondent for JazzNews International, Ireland’s first jazz magazine. Jim checked out events in the capital, Holland and Belfast.'
Review in The Journal of Music
Here are screenshots of the review, which was published on November 22, 2023
Link to online page where review can be seen, along with other items: HERE
Review in Italian, by Franco Bergoglio
Franco Bergoglio is a respected Italian jazz critic and author. You can access this article online HERE
Article in Slugger O’Toole
Author’s article posted in the popular online Belfast journalism site. It provides context and background for the book. CLICK HERE
Link to the author's dedicated jazz site,
Jim's Garage: CLICK HERE
On Jim's Garage, you will find extra material related to the book Kind of Green