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Ainsworth Collection (#25)

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: Asaf Sirkis, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

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

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Arturo Sandoval, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Arturo Sandoval, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Arturo Sandoval, Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Antonio Sanchez, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Antonio Sanchez, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Antonio Sanchez, Gary Burton Quartet, The Barbican, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Anton Eger, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eger, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eger, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andy Sheppard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Sheppard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Sheppard, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Nguyen Le, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Nguyen Le, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Nguyen Le, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andy Shepard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Shepard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Shepard, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Alyn Shipton, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Alyn Shipton, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Alyn Shipton, Buck Clayton Legacy Band, Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Arve Henrikson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Arve Henrikson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Arve Henrikson, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Alec Dankworth, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Alec Dankworth, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Alec Dankworth, Wigan International Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Adrian Utley, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Adrian Utley, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Adrian Utley, Bristol Jazz and Blues Fesitval, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Etheridge, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Etheridge, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Etheridge, Ben Crosland Ray Davis Songbook, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Theo Travis, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Theo Travis, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Theo Travis, Ben Crosland Ray Davis Songbook, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Viktoria Mullova, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Viktoria Mullova, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Viktoria Mullova, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marcus Miller and Alex Han, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marcus Miller and Alex Han, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller and Alex Han, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marcus Millers trumpeter, Marquis Hill, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marcus Millers trumpeter, Marquis Hill, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller-trumpeter Marquis Hill, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marcus Miller, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marcus Miller, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Chris Potter, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Potter, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Potter, Zakir Hussain, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Dave Holland, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Dave Holland, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, London Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Chic Corea, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chic Corea, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chic Corea, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Eric Bibb, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Eric Bibb, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Eric Bibb, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Kandace Springs, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kandace Springs, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kandace Springs, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jasper Hoiby, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jasper Hoiby, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jasper Hoiby, Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Anton Eager, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eager, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eager with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mica Paris, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lionel Loueke, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lionel Loueke, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lionel Loueke, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Rick Wakeman, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Rick Wakeman, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Rick Wakeman, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Trumpeter Walt Fowler, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Trumpeter Walt Fowler, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Trumpeter Walt Fowler, Steve Gadd Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Steve Gadd, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Steve Gadd, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Gadd Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Robert Cray, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Robert Cray, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Blues Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ralph Alessi, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Ralph Alessi, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Ralph Alessi and Ravi Coltrane, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jack DeJonette, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jack DeJonette, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jack DeJonette, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Milne with Ralph Alessi and Ravi Coltrane, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Soweto Kinch, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Soweto Kinch, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Soweto Kinch, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Imelda May, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Imelda May, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Imelda May, Imelda May Band, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Tim Berne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Tim Berne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Tim Bernes Science Fiction with Marc Ducret, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Imelda May, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Imelda May, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Imelda May, Imelda May Band, 2009

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jonny Bruce, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jonny Bruce, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Johnny, Dave Stapleton Quintet, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marc DuCret, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marc DuCret, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marc Ducret with Tim Bernes Science Fiction, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Phil Robson, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Phil Robson, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robsons Six Strings ad the Beat, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Enrico Rava, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Enrico Rava, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Enrico Rava with Stefano Bollani, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2006

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gweneth Herbert Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gweneth Herbert Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gweneth Herbert Quartet, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Trudy Kerr, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Trudy Kerr, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Trudy Kerr Trio with Jan Lundgren and Geoff Gascoyne, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Geoff Gascoyne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Geoff Gascoyne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Geoff Gascoyne, Trudy Kerr Trio with Jan Lundgren and Geoff Gascoyne, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jay Phelps, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jay Phelps, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jay Phelps with Empirical and Nathanial Facey, Gateshead Internal Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Scofield Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Scofield Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Scofield Band, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: John Scofield, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Scofield, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Scofield Band, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Alexander von Schlippenbach, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Alexander von Schlippenbach, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Alexander von Schlippenbach, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2008




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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.