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Ainsworth Collection (#22)

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: 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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Daruis Brubeck, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Dan Brubeck, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Eric Darius, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Eric Darius, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Eric Darius, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Neal Evans, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Neal Evans, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Neal Evans, Soulive, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Eric Krasno, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Eric Krasno, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Eric Krasno, Soulive, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lao Tizer, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lao Tizer, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lao Tizer, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Sean Chambers, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Sean Chambers, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Sean Chambers Band, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jessy J and Norman Brown, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jessy J and Norman Brown, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Norman Brown with Jessy J, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Norman Brown, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Norman Brown, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Norman Brown with Jessy J, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kyle Wolverton, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kyle Wolverton, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kyle Wolverton, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Dr John, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Dr John, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dr John, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Fred Tackett, Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Fred Tackett, Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Little Feat, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Paul Barrere, Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Paul Barrere, Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Little Feat, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Bill Payne of Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Bill Payne of Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Little Feat, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Joe Temperley, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Joe Temperley, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joe Temperley, Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Wynton Marsalis, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Wynton Marsalis, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John McLaughlin, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John McLaughlin, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John McLaughlin with John McLaughlins 4th. Dimension, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gwyneth Herbert, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gwyneth Herbert, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gwyneth Herbert, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, March 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Addullah Ibrahim, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Addullah Ibrahim, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Abdullah Ibrahim, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, The Sage Gateshead, March 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Arun Ghosh, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Arun Ghosh, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Arun Ghosh Band, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, The Sage Gateshead, March 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Dan Berglund, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Dan Berglund, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dan Berglunds Tonbruket, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, The Sage Gateshead, March 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Stan Tracey, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Stan Tracey, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
StanTracey Septet with Guy Barker and Mornington Lockett, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Guy Barker, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Guy Barker, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Guy Barker, Stan Tracey Septet with Mornington Lockett, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Stan Tracey, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Stan Tracey, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
StanTracey Septet with Guy Barker and Mornington Lockett, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The Neville Brothers, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

The Neville Brothers, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
The Neville Brothers, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jason Marsalis, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jason Marsalis, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jason Marsalis, Marcus Roberts Trio, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Chris Botti, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Botti, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
hris Botti Band with Mark Whitfield, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Nicole Henry, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Nicole Henry, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Nicole Henry, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Al Jareau, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Al Jareau, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Al Jareau, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Damon Brown, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Damon Brown, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Damon Brown Quartet with Steve Grossman, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: BB King, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

BB King, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
BB King Orchestra, Birmingham, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Neil Cowley, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Neil Cowley, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Neil Cowley Quartet, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gary Husband, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gary Husband, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gary Husband Drive, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Julian Siegel, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Julian Siegel, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Julian Siegel, Gary Husband Drive, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jazz ensemble, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jazz ensemble, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jazz ensemble, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Spike Wells, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Spike Wells, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Spike Wells, Art Themen Quartet, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 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.