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Bandleader Collection (#2)

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Background imageBandleader Collection: Maynard Ferguson, Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Maynard Ferguson, Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Maynard Ferguson, Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader, 1968

Background imageBandleader Collection: Edmond Hall, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett

Edmond Hall, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett
Edmond Hall, 1966. Hall (1901-1967) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader who worked extensively with many top performers as both a sideman and bandleader

Background imageBandleader Collection: Woody Shaw, Bass Clef, London, 1987

Woody Shaw, Bass Clef, London, 1987
Woody Shaw (1944-1989), Bass Clef, London, 1987. Woody Herman Shaw was an American virtuoso trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and band leader

Background imageBandleader Collection: RMS Titanic - postcard, Wallace Hartley, Captain Smith

RMS Titanic - postcard, Wallace Hartley, Captain Smith
RMS Titanic - unusual jumbo size postcard by A. Stott of Barnoldswick, The Wreck of the Titanic, with portraits of Wallace Hartley (violinist and bandleader) and Captain Edward Smith

Background imageBandleader Collection: Reginald Foresythe and Elisabeth Welch broadcasting for BBC

Reginald Foresythe and Elisabeth Welch broadcasting for BBC radio in Starlight. Reginald Foresythe (1907-1958) British jazz pianist, arranger

Background imageBandleader Collection: Reginald Foresythe

Reginald Foresythe. Reginald Foresythe (1907-1958) British jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader who was popular in the UK and USA in the 1930s

Background imageBandleader Collection: Ray Ellington

Ray Ellington. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) British-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s

Background imageBandleader Collection: Transit pass for St. Louis Public Service Company depicting Duke Ellington, 15067

Transit pass for St. Louis Public Service Company depicting Duke Ellington, 15067
The pass features information about the Y Camp Benefit Circus featuring Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. The pass is half-cream colored

Background imageBandleader Collection: Singer Cleo Laine with her husband Johnny Dankworth. 19th March 1958

Singer Cleo Laine with her husband Johnny Dankworth. 19th March 1958

Background imageBandleader Collection: Bandleader Johnny Dankworth and singer Cleo Laine gave away a big secret a few hours

Bandleader Johnny Dankworth and singer Cleo Laine gave away a big secret a few hours before they were pictured together at a BBC radio rehearsal. The secret - they were married on Tuesday

Background imageBandleader Collection: English musician Ray Ellington dressed as Santa Claus at the Paddington Green Hospital

English musician Ray Ellington dressed as Santa Claus at the Paddington Green Hospital for children. 22nd December 1957

Background imageBandleader Collection: John Birks 'Dizzy'Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader

John Birks "Dizzy"Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader
John Birks " Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer. (Picture) Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Man at Fort Belvedere near Ascot. 5th June 1963

Background imageBandleader Collection: English musician Ray Ellington dressed as Santa Claus at the Paddington Green Hospital

English musician Ray Ellington dressed as Santa Claus at the Paddington Green Hospital for children. 22nd December 1957

Background imageBandleader Collection: Cardiffs Shirley Bassey pictured during her show at the Capitol Theatre last night

Cardiffs Shirley Bassey pictured during her show at the Capitol Theatre last night on stage with the John Barry Orchestra - 10th April 1964

Background imageBandleader Collection: Band leader Syd Lawrence who is bringing back the Big Band of Glen Miller

Band leader Syd Lawrence who is bringing back the Big Band of Glen Miller, pictured at his home. November 1969 Z10892-005

Background imageBandleader Collection: Dance band leader and trumpeter Jack Jackson with his band performing on stage in

Dance band leader and trumpeter Jack Jackson with his band performing on stage in the UK Circa January 1938 OL305R-001

Background imageBandleader Collection: Phil Tate- Saxophonist plays to pigs at Shere, Surrey. March 1952 C1224

Phil Tate- Saxophonist plays to pigs at Shere, Surrey. March 1952 C1224

Background imageBandleader Collection: Wycliffe Gordon, Swinging Jazz Party, Blackpool, 2005. Creator: Brian Foskett

Wycliffe Gordon, Swinging Jazz Party, Blackpool, 2005. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wycliffe Gordon, Swinging Jazz Party, Blackpool, 2005

Background imageBandleader Collection: Roy Wiillox and Duncan Lamont, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008

Roy Wiillox and Duncan Lamont, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008

Background imageBandleader Collection: George Masso, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

George Masso, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
George Masso, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007

Background imageBandleader Collection: Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007

Background imageBandleader Collection: Roy Wiillox, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett

Roy Wiillox, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
Roy Wiillox, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008

Background imageBandleader Collection: Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett

Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, 2008

Background imageBandleader Collection: Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Norwich 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Norwich 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Norwich 2007

Background imageBandleader Collection: Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Denis Lotis and Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, 2007

Background imageBandleader Collection: Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, Norfolk, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, Norfolk, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack Parnell, Jazz Party, Norwich, Norfolk, 2007

Background imageBandleader Collection: James Chirillo, Nairn Internationa Jazz Festival, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett

James Chirillo, Nairn Internationa Jazz Festival, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett
James Chirillo, Nairn Internationa Jazz Festival, 2004

Background imageBandleader Collection: Phil Woods and Bud Shank, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Phil Woods and Bud Shank, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Background imageBandleader Collection: Mick Mulligan Band Reunion, Blackpool Jazz Party, 2005. Creator: Brian Foskett

Mick Mulligan Band Reunion, Blackpool Jazz Party, 2005. Creator: Brian Foskett
Mick Mulligan Band Reunion, Blackpool Jazz Party, 2005

Background imageBandleader Collection: Phil Woods, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett

Phil Woods, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett
Phil Woods, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Background imageBandleader Collection: Brother Jack McDuff, Jazz Mecca, Mstricht, Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett

Brother Jack McDuff, Jazz Mecca, Mstricht, Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Brother Jack McDuff, Jazz Mecca, Mstricht, Netherlands, 1991

Background imageBandleader Collection: Mick Mulligan, Frank Parr, Ian Christie, Blackpool Jazz Party, 2005

Mick Mulligan, Frank Parr, Ian Christie, Blackpool Jazz Party, 2005

Background imageBandleader Collection: Flip Phillips, The March of Jazz, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, 1997

Flip Phillips, The March of Jazz, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, 1997

Background imageBandleader Collection: Wingy Manone and Kenny Ball, 100 Club, London, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett

Wingy Manone and Kenny Ball, 100 Club, London, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wingy Manone and Kenny Ball, 100 Club, London, 1966

Background imageBandleader Collection: Lionel Hampton, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

Lionel Hampton, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

Background imageBandleader Collection: Louis Hayes, c1982. Creator: Brian Foskett

Louis Hayes, c1982. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Hayes, c1982

Background imageBandleader Collection: Louis Hayes, London 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett

Louis Hayes, London 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Hayes, London 1993

Background imageBandleader Collection: Stan Kenton, UK Tour, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett

Stan Kenton, UK Tour, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Stan Kenton, UK Tour, 1964

Background imageBandleader Collection: Autographed promotional postcard for Star Artist recording star Nat Gonella - a

Autographed promotional postcard for Star Artist recording star Nat Gonella - a trumpeter who recorded for Columbia. Nathaniel Charles Gonella (19081998) was an English jazz trumpeter, bandleader

Background imageBandleader Collection: PARTY / GERMAN BALL C1900

PARTY / GERMAN BALL C1900
The bandleader exhorts the dancers to greater efforts at a lively German ball Date: circa 1900

Background imageBandleader Collection: Wingy Manone, 100 Club, London, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett

Wingy Manone, 100 Club, London, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wingy Manone, 100 Club, London, 1966

Background imageBandleader Collection: Jack Parnell, unknown venue, 2003. Creator: Brian Foskett

Jack Parnell, unknown venue, 2003. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack Parnell, unknown venue, 2003

Background imageBandleader Collection: Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1978. Creator: Brian Foskett

Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1978. Creator: Brian Foskett
Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1978. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

Background imageBandleader Collection: Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking Surrey, 24 Sept 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor

Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking Surrey, 24 Sept 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor
Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking Surrey, 24 Sept 2019

Background imageBandleader Collection: Freddie Gavita and Conor Chaplin, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking Surrey, 24 Sept 2019

Freddie Gavita and Conor Chaplin, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking Surrey, 24 Sept 2019

Background imageBandleader Collection: Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 3 Sept 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor

Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 3 Sept 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor
Freddie Gavita, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 3 Sept 2019

Background imageBandleader Collection: Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1988. Creator: Brian Foskett

Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1988. Creator: Brian Foskett
Lionel Hampton, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1988. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

Background imageBandleader Collection: Lionel Hampton Big Band, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1982. Creator

Lionel Hampton Big Band, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1982. Creator
Lionel Hampton Big Band, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1982. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor




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"Bandleader: Capturing the Rhythm and Soul of Music Through Time" Step into a world where music takes center stage, guided by legendary bandleaders who shaped the course of jazz history. In 1960, Brian Foskett immortalized the Miles Davis Quintet, capturing their electrifying performance that still resonates today. The trumpet virtuoso's revolutionary sound echoed through his soulful melodies. Fast forward to 2000, Maynard Ferguson mesmerizes audiences with his powerful trumpet solos, as captured by Foskett once again. Ferguson's energetic performances left no doubt about his mastery of the instrument and his ability to captivate listeners. In 1984, at Ronnie Scotts in London, Art Blakey commanded attention with his dynamic drumming skills. Brian O'Connor skillfully depicted this iconic moment when Blakey led his band in an unforgettable night of improvisation and groove. The magic continued in 1967 when Count Basie graced the stage in Chatham, Kent. Foskett's lens froze time as Basie effortlessly conducted his orchestra with elegance and precision. The Ray Ellington Quartet brought joyous rhythms to life wherever they performed. Their infectious energy radiated from every note played during their memorable shows. Miles Davis returned to London's Royal Festival Hall in 1989 for another groundbreaking performance captured by Brian O'Connor. His enigmatic presence on stage showcased why he was considered one of the greatest innovators in jazz history. Harry Bence enchanted audiences at Hatfield's Forum Theatre with enchanting saxophone melodies that transported listeners into a world filled with emotion and passion. Foskett once again transports us back to Hammersmith in 1967 when Miles Davis Quintet took center stage yet again. Their synergy created an atmosphere charged with creativity and musical brilliance. Duke Ellington Band mesmerized crowds at Finsbury Park Astoria in 1963.