Carl Hyde

All that Jazz, 8 years at Ronnie Scotts

Looking back at what was described as the modern golden era of jazz, 2014 to 2022. I was lucky enough to be the house photographer at the once legendary Ronnie Scotts the home of British Jazz. First opened in 1959 by Ronnie Scott and Pete King two giants of British jazz, both saxophonists wanting toContinue reading “All that Jazz, 8 years at Ronnie Scotts”

352 days in a borgo

It was a great adventure, driving down to Italy with everything we owned in a truck to follow. Us and the dog, we did not know if it would work. Would we stay for more than a year? Would we ever come back? Was life in the Umbrian countryside right for us, who knows. YouContinue reading “352 days in a borgo”

FACES & PLACES

Is it jazz, is it Soho or is it just 10 years of joy. Jazz Noir was the black and white classic look of jazz photography. Places & Faces is a wider look, its a look at what is like spending time in the west end all hours. At different times of day the moodContinue reading “FACES & PLACES”

Don’t think on the toilet

You know when you have those moments in life when you think there must be more than just going to work everyday, I must be good at something…..I had photographed a few gigs locally but I was still looking to find myself photographically, I had not photographed for a good 20 years. I had thisContinue reading “Don’t think on the toilet”

The Concept pt 2

We have shot the cover “The Concept” next step is the recording, it could even be the first step. Photographing the recording of an album is a privilege, not just for the photographer but also the listener looking from the outside in. It takes you to a place you don’t normally see. I remember lookingContinue reading “The Concept pt 2”

“Till death do us part”

This article may show some upsetting images. In 1968 the words “till death do us part” where spoken in a church in Grays by my parents. Fast forward to 1996 and it was the end of their marriage. It’s painful to sit down and put pen to paper to talk about this, it was a very difficultContinue reading ““Till death do us part””

Argent Street

This is where it all started, my life, my earliest memories. A playing field overlooking the River Thames, I can remember clearly when the circus came to town and would pitch up on the grass or my dad would try to fly my fabric kite on the field. It was always a bit shit asContinue reading “Argent Street”

JAZZ NOIR

Available from Monday 18th October print on demand from Blurb books. 10/8 120 pages of pure black and white Jazz photography form the lens of Carl Hyde. Follow the link to Blurb https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/10862050-jazz-noir to order your copy!

In the kitchen of Copper & Ink

Situated in the heart of Blackheath village, run by two wonderful people Tony Rodd who you may remember from Masterchef finals 2015 and Becky Cummings. Copper and Ink is a clean fresh break from the chains that inhabit our high streets especially here in Blackheath. An independent restaurant with a monthly change to its outstandingContinue reading “In the kitchen of Copper & Ink”

Venice and Veneto

When you are away from you’re everyday surroundings your eyes are open and you look harder at what’s around you. In 2015 and 2017 I spent a bit of time in Northern Italy, Venice and Veneto. I like to visit out of season in the winter. Venice has a smell of wood smoke mixed withContinue reading “Venice and Veneto”