Bandleader Collection (#3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nat Gonella, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, Hampshire, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Nat Gonella, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, Hampshire, 1960

Rose O Day (The Filla-Ga-Dusha Song), 1941. Creator: Unknown
Rose O Day (The Filla-Ga-Dusha Song), 1941. Words and music by American Charlie Tobias and Al Lewis, featuring British bandleader Gerald Walcan Bright. [Chappell & Co. Ltd, London & New York, ]

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

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

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

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

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

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

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

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967

Count Basie on stage, 1960s. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, 1960s

Count Basie, 1970s. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie, possibly at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, July 1979

Count Basie on stage, 1970s. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, 1970s

Count Basie backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963

Theres a Good Time Coming, sheet music, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Theres a Good Time Coming, sheet music, 1930. Song featured by Jack Payne and his BBC Dance Orchestra

Woody Herman, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Woody Herman, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1976

Pete Long, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Jan 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Pete Long, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Jan 2016

Pete Long and Claire Martin, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Lionel Hampton, Lewisham Town Hall, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lionel Hampton, Lewisham Town Hall, 1989. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

Dizzy Gillespie and Chuck Mangione, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, with Chuck Mangione, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985

Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

Art Blakey with Mrs Blakey, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey with Mrs Blakey, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Art Blakey and Charles Famborough, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey and Charles Famborough, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Art Blakey, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Count Basie, Churchill Hotel, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Count Basie, Churchill Hotel, London, 1973. Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer

John Abercrombie, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Abercrombie, American jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2000. His work often explores jazz fusion, post bop, free jazz and avant-garde jazz

Billy Butterfield and Tony Scott, Pizza Express, London, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Butterfield, American band leader, jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and cornetist with Tony Scott, American jazz clarinetist and arranger, Pizza Express, London, 1981

George Coleman, Bass Clef, Hoxton Square, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
George Coleman, Bass Clef, Hoxton Square, London, 1986. American hard bop saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, known largely for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 1960s

Lionel Hampton, Knebworth, 1982. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lionel Hampton, Knebworth, 1982. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

Art Blakey, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Barber Chris, Kenny Ball and Aker Bilk, London, 1980. Artist: Brian O Connor
Chris Barber, jazz bandleader and trombonist, Kenny Ball, bandleader and trumpet palyer, and Acker Bilk, jazz clarinetist and vocalist, London, 1980

John McLaughlin, jazz guitarist, bandleader and composer, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
John McLaughlin, jazz guitarist, bandleader and composer, London, 1976

Billy Butterfield, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Butterfield, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 1981.Butterfield was a band leader, jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and cornetist

Art Blakey, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Terence Blanchard, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex
Terence Blanchard, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and film score composer, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex

Jools Holland, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jools Holland, British pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter at Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex

Gillespie Dizzy, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

Dizzy Gillespie, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

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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.