Another installment in the continuing Why Music Portrait Series. John Cross is a well-traveled man. Music has been one of the constants throughout his life. I was honored to photograph him and listen to him make music for a little while.
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Having been told he was no good at guitar by his father when first starting out he made it a mission to prove that wrong. Now, having been an active hobbyist musician for most of his life he has credited the power of music as his way of connecting with people. We spent a good two hours talking the first time we met. Going through many stories he has and
You will likely see him at open mic nights playing some covers and original tunes. John and Dave Jacquet, who I have also photographed as part of this project, are good friends and I am so glad we worked it out to have their sessions back to back. It gave way to some great jams and tunes. I didn’t want it to stop. The interplay between them while even just jamming out was magical.
