Corbijn Sessions #14: Naissoo Freeform Quintet tribute to U2

Estonia’s most experienced and versatile jazz pianist, Tõnu Naissoo, pays a musical tribute to U2’s legendary album “The Joshua Tree.”

The lineup includes Tõnu Naissoo, Meelis Vind, Mihkel Mälgand, Karl-Juhan Laanesaar, and Kristjan Jõemägi.

In December of 1986, Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn set out with the members of U2 on a several day journey across the desert landscape with the purpose of shooting the artwork for their upcoming untitled album. On the evening after the first day's shooting, Corbijn told the band about Joshua trees (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_tree) (Yucca brevifolia), hardy and twisted plants in the deserts of the American Southwest, and he suggested the inclusion of them in the album’s artwork. The following day, Bono declared that the album should be titled The Joshua Tree.*
* Source: thejoshuatree.earth

Anton Corbijn at Fotografiska: 24 January – 30 April

Anton Corbijn’s distinctive style has strongly shaped the visual language of modern music and culture. His major retrospective, Corbijn, Anton, spans five decades of creative work. Each frame in the exhibition features a figure rendered in Corbijn’s signature moody style, someone who is at once familiar and mysterious.

With over 150 works on display, the exhibition offers an authentic and extraordinary glimpse into a world inhabited by icons like Depeche Mode, David Bowie, U2, Patti Smith, and many others—artists who have left their mark, and whose mark Corbijn has captured.

The experience is enhanced by a powerful video room featuring Corbijn’s videography and iconic music videos that have influenced generations. Corbijn’s legacy in music and visual culture is undeniable, and this exhibition celebrates that enduring impact.

Header: U2, Eze 2000 © Anton Corbijn