By David Farkas, Leica Store Miami
Today, Leica has announced
a new special edition camera set. The Leica M Monochrom “Jim Marshall Set”
honors the legendary rock and roll photographer with a unique full brass M
Monchrom (Typ 246) and vintage-look 50mm Summilux-M ASPH lens with matching
vented round shade, also in full brass.
Jim’s Leica M cameras saw
a lot of wear and tear over the course of his career, with some so heavily
brassed that there was little paint left. This version is a wee bit fancier,
but looks awesome with a clear matte Laiton finish over the unpainted brass and
finished up by contrasting black engraved signature on the top plate.
Each of the 50 Sets
includes:
- Numbered with Jim Marshall signature engraved M Monochrom (Typ 246) in Brass and Laiton Finish
- Special version of Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH in Brass and Laiton Finish with round Brass and Laiton Lens Hood
- Jim Marshall Limited Edition Estate print of “Thelonious Monk at Monterey Jazz Festival 1964’ measuring 8 x 10 Ink Jet (6 x 9 Image) Numbered and Estate Signed
- Artisan Thin Brown Leather Strap
- Certificate of Authenticity
Priced at $12,950, these
limited edition sets are actually only priced about $1,000 more than a stock MMonochrom (Typ 246) a 50mm Summilux-M ASPH black paint, which the special
edition lens is based off of. The “Jim Marshall Set” will be available
exclusively through Leica Stores and Boutiques in the US. Quantities are
obviously limited. If you are interested in pre-ordering, head over to Leica
Store Miami’s website, or email them info@leicastoremiami.com.
Press Release
Leica Camera Celebrates
Renowned Photographer Jim Marshall with Limited Edition Camera
New Leica M Monochrom “Jim
Marshall Set” and Gallery Exhibit Featuring Photographs from Marshall’s
Unparalleled Jazz Archive to Debut this Month
June 1, 2017 – Leica
Camera introduces a limited edition Leica M Monochrom set in homage to Jim
Marshall, the first and only photographer to be honored with Grammy’s Trustee
Award. There will be only 50 “Jim Marshall Sets” worldwide, which include the
new brass plated Leica M Monochrom with a special “Laiton” finish and an
inscription of Jim Marshall’s autograph, as well as a Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4
ASPH. lens, a Jim Marshall Limited Edition Estate print of “Thelonious Monk at
the Monterey Jazz Festival 1964” and a special, numbered edition and estate
embossed copy of the book Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival. To celebrate the launch
of the “Jim Marshall Set”, the Leica Gallery LA will exhibit a selection of prints
from Jim Marshall’s Jazz Festival series, chronicling the jazz festivals at
Newport and Monterey during the 1960s.
During the extraordinary
rise of popular culture and counterculture in the 1960s, Marshall became a
staple of the music industry, capturing photos of icons including Jimi Hendrix,
Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Brian Jones, Johnny Cash, and many more. Marshall
lived life alongside his subjects and never betrayed their trust, which granted
him second-to-none access. He immersed himself in that world more than any
other photographer and, in doing so, emerged as an icon for a new generation of
music, art and photography.
LIMITED EDITION “JIM
MARSHALL SET”
Over the course of his
life, Marshall acquired 20 different Leica M bodies, with Leicavit winders
modified to fit, alongside over 30 Leica lenses. Every iconic photograph
Marshall took was captured with his Leica camera. The Jim Marshall Estate and
Leica Camera are proud to offer a limited edition set of 50 units of the Leica
M Monochrom “Jim Marshall Set” with a Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. to
celebrate Marshall’s legacy and love for his Leica cameras and lenses.
The Jim Marshall
autographed Leica M Monochrom and Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. are both
made of brass with a special “Laiton” finish, which provides a unique matte
quality and a one-of-a-kind appearance for each set. Additionally, the lens, while
modern in its optical design, has the classic knurled focus ring and round lens
hood reminiscent of the 1960s. The set also includes a Jim Marshall Limited
Edition Estate print of “Thelonious Monk at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1964”
and a special, numbered edition and estate embossed copy of the book Jim
Marshall: Jazz Festival published by Reel Arts Press.
JAZZ FESTIVAL EXHIBIT AT
LEICA GALLERY LOS ANGELES
In addition to the limited
edition camera and lens, Leica Camera will honor Marshall’s legacy with a
featured exhibit at the Leica Gallery Los Angeles, titled Jazz Festival, which
will showcase some of Marshall’s inimitable images of jazz icons like Miles
Davis, Nina Simone and Thelonious Monk.
Though widely celebrated
for his rock and roll photography, what has remained largely unrecognized and
underappreciated is his incredible jazz archive. These photos were taken in the
jazz clubs he loved and frequented throughout his life, even capturing the
Newport and Monterey Jazz Festivals in the 1960s. These extraordinary images
reflect Marshall’s unique talent and lifelong desire to “capture the perfect
moment.”
The exhibit photographs
are all from the book Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival, published by Reel Arts
Press, as well as historic artifacts from his life, including his
groundbreaking Grammy award. Marshall holds the distinction of being the first
and only photographer to be presented with the Recording Academy’s Trustee
Award, an honorary Grammy presented to individuals for nonperformance contributions
to the music industry. The award was bestowed posthumously on the Jim Marshall
Estate in 2014 in recognition of Marshall’s unprecedented chronicling of music
history from the 1950s through the early 2000s.
Jazz Festival will debut
at the Leica Gallery Los Angeles on June 15th with a guest lecture and book
signing with Amelia Davis, Marshall’s assistant for 13 years and now the sole
owner and operator of Marshall’s archive of photography, from 5-6pm. Former
official Monterey Jazz Festival photographer and long-time close friend of
Marshall, Bruce Talamon, will also be joining Davis to speak about the impact
Marshall made on music photography and the legacy he left behind. The
conversation will followed by an opening reception from 6-8pm. The exhibit will
be open to public viewing through July 31st.
For more information on
the exhibit, please visit www.leicagallerylosangeles.com. For more information
on prints and the Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival book, please visit
www.jimmarshalljazz.com.
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