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Ainsworth Collection (#23)

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: 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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Art Themen, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jacqui Dankworth, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Nigel Kennedy, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Nigel Kennedy, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Nigel Kennedy, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Nigel Kennedy, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Nigel Kennedy, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Nigel Kennedy, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Dave Douglas, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Dave Douglas, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Douglas, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jack DeJonette, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jack DeJonette, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jack DeJonette, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2009

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

Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Henry Grimes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

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

Chris Sharkey, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Sharkey, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

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

Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Henry Grimes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kit Downes, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kit Downes, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kit Downes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kurt Rosenwinkel, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kurt Rosenwinkel, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kurt Rosenwinkel, Will Vinson Quartet, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Hugh Maselka, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Maselka, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

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

Julian Arguiles, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Julian Arguiles, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Abercrombie, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Abercrombie, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Abercrombie, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Tim Garland, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Tim Garland, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gwilym Simcock with Tim Garlands Lighthouse Trio, Newcastle University, April 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gwilym Simcock, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gwilym Simcock, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gwilym Simcock with Tim Garlands Lighthouse Trio, Newcastle University, April 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jim Tomlinson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jim Tomlinson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Tomlinson, Stacey Kent Quintet, Middlesborough Town Hall, April 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Stacey Kent, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Stacey Kent, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Stacey Kent Quintet, Middlesborough Town Hall, April 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Stacey Kent, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Stacey Kent, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Stacey Kent Quintet, Middlesborough Town Hall, April 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Joshua Redman, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Joshua Redman, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joshua Redman Quartet, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Courtney Pine, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Courtney Pine, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Courtney Pine, Courtney Pine Jazz Warriors Afropeans, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Sheila Jordon, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Sheila Jordon, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Sheila Jordan, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2009

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

Bluesman, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Bluesman, Bonita Blues Festival, Florida, 2011




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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.