Norton Buffalo :Band Brother

Norton Buffalo

Band Brother

photographed by Kim Smith Miller.

(Turn Point Press)

The new book by Kim smith Miller, Norton Buffalo: Band Brother, released in fall of 2019 is a photographic and testimonial tribute to the late Norton Buffalo, who is considered one of the greatest harmonica players of the last 50 years.  During her time on the road with the Steve Miller Band from 1982 to 2012, Miller took thousands of photographs of the group and gathered a lifetime of memories. Along with good friend and curator Ian Boyden, she culled her collection down to fit into this 200 page photo essay that includes Steve Millers personal favorite photo of Norton. The striking black and white images not only tell the story of a musical career but have a personal life full of dynamic drama and grace. Accompanying her remarkable shots are interviews with band members Kenny Lee Lewis’ and Steve miller who share fond memories of sharing the stage with Buffalo for over 30 years.

Fellow harmonica player Curtis Salgado gives unique insight to the instrument relating the lessons he learned from his dear friend. Watching Norton Buffalo he realized playing harmonica wasn’t just playing an instrument, he declares ”you are literally breathing music.“ Miller teaches us about the challenges of being a photographer in the world of rock ‘n’ roll and each of her photographs show us how she captured the magic that happens every night on the road with a touring band. Woven through each interview are fond memories, anecdotes, wild tales, and glimpses into the character that was Norton Buffalo, and how his Magical personality affected all of those around him, as he strove to be a blessing to the world.

https://www.amazon.com/Norton-Buffalo-Brother-Kim-Miller/dp/173392700X

Rick J Bowen

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