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Ainsworth Collection (#21)

Alan John Ainsworth is an incredibly talented artist who has captured the essence and spirit of various musicians, historical figures, and scenes throughout his career

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marius Neset, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marius Neset, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marius Neset, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Clare Teal, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Clare Teal, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Clare Teal, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Innes Sibun, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Innes Sibun, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Innes Sibun, Bristol Jazz Festival 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Scofield, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Scofield, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Scofield, Organic Trio, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Pee Wee Ellis, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Pee Wee Ellis, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Pee Wee Ellis, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Claire Martin, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Claire Martin, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Claire Martin, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lawrence Cottle, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lawrence Cottle, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lawrence Cottle, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jay Phelps, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jay Phelps, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jay Phelps, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Martin Shaw and Matt Wates, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Martin Shaw and Matt Wates, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Martin Shaw and Matt Wates, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Matt Wates, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Matt Wates, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Matt Wates, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Martin Shaw, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Martin Shaw, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Martin Shaw, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Matt Ridley, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Matt Ridley, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Matt Ridley, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Martin Taylor, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Martin Taylor, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Martin Taylor, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Darius Brubeck, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Darius Brubeck, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Darius Brubeck Quartet, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gareth Williams, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gareth Williams, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gareth Williams, Plays Bill Evans with Dave Green, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Bill Frisell, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Bill Frisell, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Bill Frisell, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Unidentified player, 2012 Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Unidentified player, 2012 Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Unidentified player, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Miss 606, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Miss 606, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Miss 606, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Vijay Iyer, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Vijay Iyer, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Vijay Iyer, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gregory Porter, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gregory Porter, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gregory Porter, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Christine Tobin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Christine Tobin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christine Tobin with Phil Robson, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Phil Robson, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Phil Robson, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robson with Christine Tobin, Scarborough Jazz festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Phil Robson and Christine Tobin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Phil Robson and Christine Tobin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robson-Christine Tobin, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Mina Agossi, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Mina Agossi, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mina Agossi, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gilad Atzmon, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gilad Atzmon, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gilad Atzmon, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Mark Nightingale, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Mark Nightingale, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mark Nightingale, Scarborough Jazz festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kate Williams, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kate Williams, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kate Williams Quartet, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lucinda Bell, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lucinda Bell, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lucinda Bell, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Anton Egar, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Egar, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Egar with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kit Downes, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kit Downes, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kit Downes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ivo Neame, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Ivo Neame, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Ivo Neame with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Anton Eger, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eger, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eger with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andrew McCormack, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andrew McCormack, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andrew McCormack, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The Jazz score, c2010s. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

The Jazz score, c2010s. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
The Jazz score, c2010s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jamie Cullum, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jamie Cullum, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Chris Potter, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Potter, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Potter, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jason Moran, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jason Moran, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jason Moran, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Django Bates, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Django Bates, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Django Bates, Plays Bird, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Tord Gustaveson, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Tord Gustaveson, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Tord Gustaveson, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jay Phelps, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jay Phelps, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jay Phelps, Empirical, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Taylor with Julian Arguiles, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andy Shepard, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Shepard, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Shepard, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Seb Rochford, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Seb Rochford, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Seb Rochford, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Joanna Shaw Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Joanna Shaw Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joanna Shaw Taylor, Bonita Blues Festival, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Stan Tracey, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Stan Tracey, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Stan Tracey Quintet with Guy Barker and Clark Tracey, Jazz on a Winters Weekend, Southport, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Mick Hutton, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Mick Hutton, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mick Hutton with Guy Barker and Clark Tracey, Jazz on a Winters Weekend, Southport, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Guy Barker, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Guy Barker, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Guy Barker, Stan Tracey Quintet with Clark Tracey, Jazz on a Winters Weekend, Southport, 2011

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The Brubecks, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

The Brubecks, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
The Brubecks Play Brubeck, 2010




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Alan John Ainsworth is an incredibly talented artist who has captured the essence and spirit of various musicians, historical figures, and scenes throughout his career. In 2009, he beautifully portrayed Pat Martino, a renowned jazz guitarist known for his incredible improvisational skills. The attention to detail in Ainsworth's work brings out the passion and intensity that Martino exudes through his music. Another notable piece by Ainsworth is his depiction of Esperanza Spalding in 2013. Spalding, a gifted bassist and vocalist, radiates confidence and grace in this stunning artwork. Ainsworth's ability to capture her unique style and energy showcases his deep understanding of each subject he portrays. In 2014, Curtis Steigers became the subject of one of Ainsworth's masterpieces. Steigers' soulful voice resonates with audiences worldwide, and Ainsworth captures this emotion flawlessly through intricate brushstrokes that seem to bring the singer to life on canvas. A departure from musicians but equally captivating is Ainsworth's portrayal of Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) from c1850-1856. This artwork demonstrates not only the artist's versatility but also his keen eye for capturing nature's beauty in its purest form. Moving back into history, we find Walter Gropius' office at Bauhaus-University Weimar depicted by Ainsworth in 1924. The main building stands as a testament to architectural brilliance while showcasing Gropius' innovative vision for design education during that time period. Robert Cray takes center stage in another remarkable piece by Alan John Ainsworth from 2008. Known for his bluesy guitar playing and soulful vocals, Cray comes alive under the artist's skilled hand. Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska becomes an ethereal presence on canvas thanks to Alan John Ainsworth’s artistic prowess in 2017.