Deep Cuts
Image · 2023–present · 6 issues
About the series
A six-issue anthology series from Image, Deep Cuts (2023–present) weaves interconnected stories set in the world of jazz, spanning from the 1940s to the 1970s. Each issue, crafted by a rotating team of writers and artists including Brian Level, Kyle Higgins, and Joe Clark, explores a different era and locale—from smoky New York clubs to New Orleans streets—through the lens of musicians, hustlers, and dreamers. The series stands out for its atmospheric, period-specific art and its focus on the cultural and personal struggles behind the music, offering a love letter to jazz history that feels both intimate and expansive.