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Charles Ezra F...
United States
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ferrel cordle
United States
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Matt Ferrell
United States
365 creative works found
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John William Coltrane Born: The day of the Equinox – September 23, 1926 – Hamlet, North Carolina. Reborn: July 17, 1967 (Transcended from Long Island, New York) Coltrane was a spiritual musical genius and prophet. His music, given to this universe, will resound forever. He married Alice, a Detroit, MI native. / This work was juried for the Arts League of Michigan, Detroit International Jazz Festival and The Ford Motor Company) exhbibition: “Just Jazz” / Opening: The Detroit Jazz Festival Gallery Tent, Downtown Detroit / Labor Day weekend – August 29-September 1, 2008. / / This work will also be exhibited in the Ford Motor Company Diversity Celebration, September 23 – October 7, 2008 / Max M. Fisher (DSO), Detroit, MI in 2009 (This is an national (travelling) exhibition. / / 18×24 Original Graphite Pencil on Off-white Achival Paper. All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Charles Ezra Ferrell.. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from myself is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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“Our free eyes open now on new horizons and can see what yesterday, in our condition as colonial slaves, we could not observe: that “Western civilization” disguises behind its showy facade a picture of hyenas and jackals. That is the only name that can be applied to those who have gone to fulfil such “humanitarian” tasks in the Congo. A carnivorous animal that feeds on unarmed peoples. That is what imperialism does to men. That is what distinguishes the imperial “white man.” All free men of the world must be prepared to avenge the crime of the Congo. Perhaps many of those soldiers, who were turned into subhumans by imperialist machinery, believe in good faith that they are defending the rights of a superior race. In this assembly, however, those peoples whose skins are darkened by a different sun, coloured by different pigments, constitute the majority. And they fully and clearly understand that the difference between men does not lie in the colour of their skin, but in the forms of ownership of the means of production, in the relations of production.” ”...Those who kill their own children and discriminate daily against them because of the colour of their skin; those who let the murderers of Blacks (Africans) remain free, protecting them, and furthermore punishing the Black (African) population because they demand their legitimate rights as free men — how can those who do this consider themselves guardians of freedom? We understand that today the assembly is not in a position to ask for explanations of these acts. It must be clearly established, however, that the government of the United States is not the champion of freedom, but rather the perpetuator of exploitation and oppression against the peoples of the world and against a large part of its own population.” - Che Guevara Ernesto The above is an excerpt from the Address to General Assembly, DECEMBER 11,1964. Che Guevara represented Cuba in the 19th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same” – Kipling
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David McMurray, a world-class saxophonist and flutist, represents the heart and soul of African-Amercan Classical music eminating from Detroit, a most historically important spiritual vortex. From childhood, Dave was always focused on musical and visual creativity. His raw soul has elements of Pharoah Sanders, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Grover Washington, Jr. His musical range extends from Straight Ahead to Smooth Jazz to R&B to Funk to Rock. He is the musical Director for Motown star, KEM, has his own band, and tours the world with such artists as Bob James and Kid Rock. I have known Dave, as a friend and school mate since our teenage years. I love his music and appreciate his “down-to-earthness” and friendship. Please visit his website and myspace for more information. 18×24 Graphite Pencil on Off-white Archival Paper.
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Thelonious Monk was one of the most innovative and creative forces to emerge in the history of music. His genius was demonstrated in his ability to listen to his inner ear and bring forth into reality a new conception of angular rhythms, minimalism, and hamony. The Monk’s signature sound – finding tones, pausing, adding new dimensions of sound – captures the heart and stirs the soul in new ways. Simply unmatched genius.
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Tatanka Iyotaka (known as Sitting Bull) / c.1831-1890 / Hunkpapa Sioux Leader, Warrior, Visionary and Healer (Medicine Man) / / In 1877, speaking at the Powder River Conference, Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota nation said of the European invaders who were destroying his people and their way of life, “The love of possession is a disease with them.”
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Archie Shepp is one of the world’s greatest saxophonists and a leading interpreter of the blues in African Arts Music. Influenced by Clark Terry and John Coltrane, Archie emerged, along with John, Pharoah Sanders and Ornette Colemen, as one the strongest and most articulate musical voices in the avante-gard movement during the mid 1960s. Archie is a multi-dimensional man of culture: a saxophonist, pianist, singer, playwtright, poet, and professor of history of revolutionary music. He has been one the champions of African-American culture. The revolutionary impact is evidenced in ATTICA BLUES. I continue to be deeply impacted by his music is a spiritual inspiration to the creation of my art. This detailed pencil portrait is 18×24 on off-white achival paper. Sold. On Permanent Exhibition: Arturo’s Jazz Theater, Southfield, MI. It is one of my best works to date.
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Betty “Be-Bop” Carter (Born: May 16, 1929 – Reborn: September 26, 1998) was an American jazz icon who was renowned for her improvisational technique and idiosyncratic vocal style. Carmen McRae once claimed that “there’s really only one jazz singer – only one: Betty Carter.” Carter was born Lillie Mae Jones in Flint, Michigan and grew up in Detroit, where her father led a church choir. She studied piano at the Detroit Conservatory. She won a talent contest and became a regular on the local club circuit, singing and playing piano. When she was 16, she sang with Charlie Parker, and she later performed with Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. I had the pleasure of meeting Betty in her friend’s apartment in Detroit.. I presented her an original portrait of herself that she was fond of. That was a very happy moment in my life. 18×24 Primacolor Pencil on Off-white Archival Paper. All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Charles Ezra Ferrell.. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from myself is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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During the Nile Valley Civilization, the African foundation of world culture, the image of the mother (Isis) and child (Horus) was an early representation of nuturing and enduring love. In this drawing, Nina Simone, the deeply moving voice of freedom, is revealed here. She is merged in loving uinson, with her daughter, Simone, who represents innocence, tenderness and hope. The braided hair, the African crown, echoes this unison of spiritual connectedness to each other, their people and Mother Africa. Mississippi Goddam / (1963) – Nina Simone / / The name of this tune is Mississippi Goddam / And I mean every word of it Alabama’s gotten me so upset / Tennessee made me lose my rest / And everybody knows about Mississippi Goddam Alabama’s gotten me so upset / Tennessee made me lose my rest / And everybody knows about Mississippi Goddam Can’t you see it / Can’t you feel it / It’s all in the air / I can’t stand the pressure much longer / Somebody say a prayer Alabama’s gotten me so upset / Tennessee made me lose my rest / And everybody knows about Mississippi Goddam This is a show tune / But the show hasn’t been written for it, yet Hound dogs on my trail / School children sitting in jail / Black cat cross my path / I think every day’s gonna be my last Lord have mercy on this land of mine / We all gonna get it in due time / I don’t belong here / I don’t belong there / I’ve even stopped believing in prayer Don’t tell me / I tell you / Me and my people just about due / I’ve been there so I know / They keep on saying “Go slow!” But that’s just the trouble / “do it slow” / Washing the windows / “do it slow” / Picking the cotton / “do it slow” / You’re just plain rotten / “do it slow” / You’re too damn lazy / “do it slow” / The thinking’s crazy / “do it slow” / Where am I going / What am I doing / I don’t know / I don’t know Just try to do your very best / Stand up be counted with all the rest / For everybody knows about Mississippi Goddam I made you thought I was kiddin’ didn’t we Picket lines / School boy cots / They try to say it’s a communist plot / All I want is equality / for my sister my brother my people and me Yes you lied to me all these years / You told me to wash and clean my ears / And talk real fine just like a lady / And you’d stop calling me Sister Sadie Oh but this whole country is full of lies / You’re all gonna die and die like flies / I don’t trust you any more / You keep on saying “Go slow!” / “Go slow!” But that’s just the trouble / “do it slow” / Desegregation / “do it slow” / Mass participation / “do it slow” / Reunification / “do it slow” / Do things gradually / “do it slow” / But bring more tragedy / “do it slow” / Why don’t you see it / Why don’t you feel it / I don’t know / I don’t know You don’t have to live next to me / Just give me my equality / Everybody knows about Mississippi / Everybody knows about Alabama / Everybody knows about Mississippi Goddam That’s it! All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Charles Ezra Ferrell.. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from myself is prohibited. All rights reserved
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Khafra built the second largest pyramid at Giza, thought to have built the Great Sphinx and a temple, which is the only surviving example of a temple of this Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. 18×24 Graphite Pencil on Off-white Strathmore Archival Paper
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This work is comprised of the profile of Nina Simone Bentley ( a beautiful jazzologist, award winning producer and entreprenuer) and a silhouette of the great jazz vocalist and icon, Nina Simone. They met each other in Detroit and were photographed together. Nina Simone Bentley proudly displays the original 18X24 work in the entrance foyer of her beautiful condo. I enjoyed bringing this piece into reality.
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(An 18×24 Original in Pencil on Off-White Achival Paper ).The Benin Empire or Edo Empire (1440-1897) was a large pre-colonial African state of modern Nigeria. The palace of Benin is the center of ritual activity focused on the spiritual, mental, physical, social, political, and material well-being and prosperity of the Edo peoples. Each year the Oba (King) of Benin performs in rituals that honors his royal ancestors to enhance the good fortunes of his people. One important ceremony, Igue, is focused on the Oba’s mystical powers, which are demonstrated in a subsequent ritual, Emobo, whose main purpose is for the Oba to drive away any evil forces. The Oba sits in a red pavilion, red being a ‘threatening’ color to help force away evil. Later he dances with an ivory gong, striking it to repel malevolent forces. This type of mask, as depicted here, was worn by the Oba, usually around his neck, during the Emobo ceremony. The pendant mask represents Queen Mother Idia, mother of Oba Esigie who ruled in the sixteenth century. The top of the pendant is decorated with heads representing the Portuguese, symbolizing Benin’s control over and alliance with the Europeans. Unfortunately, such African treasures were stolen from Africa and are housed primarily in European, and North American museums throughout the world, the result of the criminality and exploitiation of colonialism. 18×24 Graphite Pencil on Off-white Strathmore Archival Paper
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Rodney Whitaker / Professor of Double Bass and Director of Jazz Studies / / Rodney Whitaker is professor of double bass and director of jazz studies at the Michigan State University College of Music. Whitaker is one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz double bass in the United States. He is a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and received national recognition performing with the Terence Blanchard Quintet. Whitaker has also toured internationally as a featured performer with the Roy Hargrove Quintet. In addition, he has appeared and presented master classes at the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) conferences. Featured on more than 100 recordings – from film to compact discs – Whitaker’s film score, China, directed by Jeff Wray, was released on PBS in 2002. In 2006, he was nominated for the Juno Award, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy, for his work on “Let Me Tell You About My Day,” produced by Alma Records. Whitaker collaborated with musicians Phil Dwyer and Alan Jones on the album, which was nominated for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year. A proven and committed jazz educator, Whitaker has presented numerous master classes across the nation at locations such as Duke University, Howard University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, the New School (NY), Lincoln Center, and the Ford Detroit Jazz Festival. In addition, he is a consultant with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the development of a jazz education department, and has served on the faculties of University of Michigan and Juilliard Institute of Jazz. The above excerpt was extracted from : http://www.music.msu.edu/faculty/faculty.php?id=33
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Bob Marley was a musical prophet of universal dimensions. The depth of his poetry in song, the pentrating clarity of his metaphors, his fearlessness, and commitment to revolutionize this world is beyond expression. I am deeply inspired by his example. His impact on this world is beyond measure.
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The Benin Empire or Edo Empire (1440-1897) was a large pre-colonial African state of modern Nigeria. The palace of Benin is the center of ritual activity focused on the spiritual, mental, physical, social, political, and material well-being and prosperity of the Edo peoples. Each year the Oba (King) of Benin performs in rituals that honors his royal ancestors to enhance the good fortunes of his people. One important ceremony, Igue, is focused on the Oba’s mystical powers, which are demonstrated in a subsequent ritual, Emobo, whose main purpose is for the Oba to drive away any evil forces. The Oba sits in a red pavilion, red being a ‘threatening’ color to help force away evil. Later he dances with an ivory gong, striking it to repel malevolent forces. This type of mask, as depicted here, was worn by the Oba, usually around his neck, during the Emobo ceremony. The pendant mask represents Queen Mother Idia, mother of Oba Esigie who ruled in the sixteenth century. The top of the pendant is decorated with heads representing the Portuguese, symbolizing Benin’s control over and alliance with the Europeans. Unfortunately, such African treasures were stolen from Africa and are housed primarily in European, and North American museums throughout the world, the result of the criminality and exploitiation of colonialism. 18×24 Original Pencil Drawing on Archival Paper
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Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley / Born: 6 February 1945 – Reborn: 11 May 1981 The following the lyrics of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song Old pirates, yes, they rob I / Sold I to the merchant ships, / Minutes after they took I / From the bottomless pit. / But my hand was made strong / By the hand of the almighty. / We forward in this generation / Triumphantly. / Won’t you help to sing / These songs of freedom? / cause all I ever have / Redemption songs… / Redemption songs. / Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery / None but ourselves can free our minds. / Have no fear for atomic energy, / cause none of them can stop the time. / How long shall they kill our prophets, / While we stand aside and look? ooh! / Some say its just a part of it: / We’ve got to fulfil de book. / Won’t you help to sing / These songs of freedom? / ‘cause all I ever have / Redemption songs… / Redemption songs… / Redemption songs. / /guitar break/ / Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. / None but ourselves can free our mind. / Wo! have no fear for atomic energy, / ‘cause none of them can a- stop -a the time. / How long shall they kill our prophets, / While we stand aside and look? / Yes, some say its just a part of it: / Weve got to fulfil de book. / Wont you help to sing / These songs of freedom? / ‘cause all I ever had / Redemption songs / All I ever had: / Redemption songs / These songs of freedom, / Songs of freedom. 18×24 Graphite Pencil on Off-white Strathmore Archival Paper
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You stay classy sandiego, / This was drawn and coloured in photoshop
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Here it goes down, down into my belly
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“Sometimes you want to go where you can always score from Clegg!” From shots of SoCo, Miller High Lifes, and skanky chicks named Tracy, Shh-Boom Shh-Booms always has what you need. VIPS get to go skiing in the office if you catch my drift. And no, they don’t serve wine here.
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This ferrel cat, “Little Mama” as I call her, has been in our neighborhood for quite a few years now. This baby of hers is a lone survivor of a litter of 4. Needless to say Little Mama is extremely protective of him and is constantly under her watchful eye. They, too, have adopted my front porch. I have a fenced front yard and they feel very safe here. Sony CyberShot HD1080 Winner of the Challenge & AVATAR FOR THE WEEK in Tabby Time! 6/06/09
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One of the many babies in our neighborhood. Approximately 5 weeks old. Sony CyberShot HD1080
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 26: Will Ferrell, Australian Premiere for Land of the Lost by David Petranker
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FERRAL BOY-CAT I FEED ,LETS ME PET HIM / OCASSIONALLY NOW…. / Really did not want his picture taken though…. Entry for a Challenge
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