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The Legends of the St Louis Blues |
 The
Framery in historic Soulard presents a unique celebration in art
of one of the most significant cities in Blues and Jazz music history,
The Legends of the St Louis Blues.
Rarely
heralded for its importance, but long regarded as a cradle for Blues
and Jazz, St Louis was the launching pad for the careers of such
legends as Roosevelt Sykes, Victoria Spivey, Lonnie Johnson, Walter
Davis, Henry Townsend and the notorious Peetie Wheatstraw. These
are the men and women who broke new ground in the 1920s with their
music in the formative years of the Blues.
This commemorative
print offered by The Framery pays tribute to those artists of the
blues and the heritage of the city. The rich and compelling artwork
is by Kevin
Belford, a popular local artist who is nationally known for his
unique blues paintings. His work has been exhibited nationally and
internationally, and is in many collections worldwide. Fedora Records,
Delmark Records, the St Louis Blues Society and other organizations
have commissioned Belford's art and his portraits of St Louis music
legends have been exhibited in St Louis at universities, the St Louis
Artists Guild, the Sheldon Gallery and on permanent display at BB’s
Jazz, Blues and Soups. His "old school" method of painting
combines the classic traditions of realism with present day design
sensibilities to create beautiful and fascinating works that are accurate
and vibrant. They call to you from across the room and draw you in.
The colors are big and the subjects are larger than life. This piece
will enhance any room and most likely will be a collector's item as
the print run is limited. Order
yours from the Framery today.
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