In a intimate face-to-face , without any possible escape both for the subject who is being photographed and the viewer, Tshi offers his own vision which is reflected in the intensity of the eyes.The talent of this young found of jazz photographer from Quebec is to be able to create such a visual dialogue with a strong implication of the subject. Rediscovering the magical dimension of photographic portrait which fascinated Roland Barthes, beyond the fame of the subject, Tshi probe faces the personality behind tired or amused faces. Freed of any story and any context, these portraits drive us in the eyes and carry us into a personal dialogue with each of these jazz talents who seem to listen and confide in us with a disturbing sincerity.