The Neckbones – Crack Whore Blues

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band – Dippermouth Blues (Sugarfoot Stomp) 1923

Joe “King” Oliver (Dec.19,1885 – April 10,1938) was a jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly noted for his playing style, pioneering the use of mutes. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played regularly, including “Dippermouth Blues”, “Sweet Like This”, “Canal Street Blues”, and “Doctor Jazz”. He was the mentor and [...]

“The Yard Blues” A Reality Of Drugs And Prostitution Part 2

*Part 2 of 2 I worked for a year with prostitutes living in an abandoned truck yard in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. I shot, edited, and wrote the story myself- this approach allowed me to investigate in a more meaningful and honest way. Im grateful and honored these women gave me the [...]

Red Light District Blues

The theme song from the TV documentary ‘Red Light Blues’ Words and Lyrics: Merel Moistra Camera: Kester Dixon Sound: Mike van der Sluijs Producer/Editor: Erga Netz Director: Izzy Abrahami Produced by Abrahami-Netz TV Productions (www.antv.nl)

“The Yard Blues” A Reality Of Drugs And Prostitution Part 1

*Part 1 of 2 I worked for a year with prostitutes living in an abandoned truck yard in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. I shot, edited, and wrote the story myself- this approach allowed me to investigate in a more meaningful and honest way. Im grateful and honored these women gave me the [...]