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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Jazz and Swing

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This shot is courtesy of INKstar and was taken during day three of the 2008 Wings of Desire SusCon in Oslo..

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20 responses to “Jazz and Swing”

  1. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    is it just me or is that a really fucking huge saxophone. i need drug counseling

  2. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    is it just me or is that a really fucking huge saxophone. i need drug counseling

  3. juDe Avatar
    juDe

    It was motherfucking fun.
    He’s the shit.

  4. juDe Avatar
    juDe

    It was motherfucking fun.
    He’s the shit.

  5. & Avatar
    &

    Wow, is that supposed to be a scene straight out of rocky horror except with suspension involved? If so, I’m in love.

  6. & Avatar
    &

    Wow, is that supposed to be a scene straight out of rocky horror except with suspension involved? If so, I’m in love.

  7. alex Avatar
    alex

    haha. i didn’t even think of that #3! so amazing.
    i’m definitely there next year.

  8. alex Avatar
    alex

    haha. i didn’t even think of that #3! so amazing.
    i’m definitely there next year.

  9. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    lol, #1, it makes a lower sound. im going to venture a guess and say its a baritone sax.

  10. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    lol, #1, it makes a lower sound. im going to venture a guess and say its a baritone sax.

  11. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    yeah, that’s a baritone (barri) sax, and not only is it bigger but it’s a damn heavy instrument as well. playing it would have had to make the suspension a lot more painful. but it did made for a tight picture.

  12. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    yeah, that’s a baritone (barri) sax, and not only is it bigger but it’s a damn heavy instrument as well. playing it would have had to make the suspension a lot more painful. but it did made for a tight picture.

  13. Stefunee Avatar
    Stefunee

    #3 – I was confused about the guy on the left until you said that. If that is what this picture is of, I want to go!

  14. Stefunee Avatar
    Stefunee

    #3 – I was confused about the guy on the left until you said that. If that is what this picture is of, I want to go!

  15. XmissXchrisX Avatar
    XmissXchrisX

    Hooray for the Bari baaaaaby!!

  16. XmissXchrisX Avatar
    XmissXchrisX

    Hooray for the Bari baaaaaby!!

  17. cumulushumilis Avatar
    cumulushumilis

    hoooo lawdy.
    i played bari for yeeeears.
    what sorto horn is that kid blowin?

  18. cumulushumilis Avatar
    cumulushumilis

    hoooo lawdy.
    i played bari for yeeeears.
    what sorto horn is that kid blowin?

  19. streetdude Avatar
    streetdude

    that’s |3|3wang from what.cd with the sax if i’m not mistaken…

  20. streetdude Avatar
    streetdude

    that’s |3|3wang from what.cd with the sax if i’m not mistaken…

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