I would like to say that this is one of the first (done in 2001) of the Jazz-Art Series of graphite/ink drawings on Canson paper. There may be others from the same time but this one has survived. I apologise for the quality of the photograph. Actually I had a tee-shirt made with this image and that’s the only thing I have now so I stretched it and took the picture (it is now framed).
This drawing is very important to me because it has within the composition the idea, the jazzyness, i.e. the elements that later formed the series JaZzArt en València. I started with the idea of music, but music is totally abstract and I did not intend to create an abstract drawing. So I revised my thought and started sketching the idea of music, the flow of the phrases, the staccato, the legato, the syncopation, the rhythm, the voice of the singer, the swing of the players…
I think you get the rest…
If you would like to see a complete…well, almost…collection of the black & white drawings, please visit us on our Instagram, @Francisco_Bravo_Cabrera and I think you will get a complete picture and you will see how this 2001 drawing became the great grand-father to the drawings that came later.
Cheers…
JaZzArt en València 
What a fascinating journey you’ve shared! 🎶✨
Pharaoh Jazz is not just a drawing—it feels like the seed of an entire artistic language that blossomed into your JaZzArt series. The way you describe translating abstract musical qualities—rhythm, syncopation, staccato, and swing—into visual form is truly captivating. Even through the story of how this piece survived on a tee-shirt, its significance shines as a “grandfather” to the later works.
Your passion for blending music and visual art resonates deeply, and it’s inspiring to see how creativity evolves yet keeps its roots alive. Bravo! 👏🎨🎷
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Thank you so much Sir! Your description and analysis is greatly appreciated and humbling. I am so glad the piece resonated with you!
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Absolutely Amazing and Beautiful
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Thank you so much Brother!
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You are very welcome…
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