Music Matters

Playing the blues: Portraits of the great blues musicians of Texas

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Denny Freeman, shot in downtown Dallas. Denny played in the Bob Dylan Band from 2005 until August 2009 and plays on the Bob Dylan album, Modern Times.

Photo by A.L. Carter

These are the musicians who continue to give a voice to the blues, a seemingly fading genre of music. My aim was to capture each musician's pride in his music, using backdrops that have a personal connection to the musician, whether it be a club or in a music studio.

Tutu Jones, shot in front of 508 Park Ave. in Dallas, where in 1937, Robert Johnson, of whom Tutu is a big fan, recorded half of the 29 songs that comprise his entire discography.

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Photo by A.L. Carter

Tutu Jones, shot in front of 508 Park Ave. in Dallas, where in 1937, Robert Johnson, of whom Tutu is a big fan, recorded half of the 29 songs that comprise his entire discography.

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