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Brass Instrument Collection

"Captivating Moments in Brass: A Melodic Journey through Time" Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing

U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing
February 27, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: The Distin Family, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Distin Family, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Distin Family, 1844. John Distin and his sons were British musicians who performed on saxhorns and were influential in the evolution of brass instruments in then popular music. Mr

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1979

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Instruments
1923: Musical instruments belonging to the Savoy Orpheans Band, including saxophones, trumpets and a trombone. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Studio shot of euphonium

Studio shot of euphonium

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. Creator: GP Putintsev

Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. Creator: GP Putintsev
Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th

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Musician
Rudolf Baranovic

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Mode of Advertising in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Mode of Advertising in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Mode of Advertising in Philadelphia, 1876. The streets of Philadelphia, as of New York and other great American cities, offer to the stranger's eye not a little that is amusing

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O

Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....a weird terrible performance of Lamas from Thibet...[there were] four large brazen

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Illustration from a breviary, 1412. Creator: Unknown

Illustration from a breviary, 1412. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from a breviary, 1412. The risen Christ with saints and angels (above); demons and souls of the damned, including a cardinal, a bishop, a king and a pope (below)

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Anthony Van Corlear, 1858. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott

Anthony Van Corlear, 1858. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Anthony Van Corlear, 1858

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate: Plate 2

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops

La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Comedie politique, 1859

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: La Retour de l'âge d'or, 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier

La Retour de l'âge d'or, 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Retour de l'age d'or, 1856. The return of the Golden Age. From Actualites

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier

Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Virgil's Shepherds. Air suffisamment connu: Ces beaux enfans de l'Italie, Celebraient ainsi tour a tour, Le bois, le coteau, la prairie

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: The Third Excuse: the Man who Married a Wife, 1559. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

The Third Excuse: the Man who Married a Wife, 1559. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
The Third Excuse: the Man who Married a Wife, 1559. From Parable of the King Who Prepared a Wedding, pl. 4

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Three British soldiers, 1875-1925. Creator: Richard Simkin

Three British soldiers, 1875-1925. Creator: Richard Simkin
Three British soldiers, 1875-1925. Soldiers in uniform, one sounds the bugle

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon

Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Jacob Broekhoven was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Fox with orange breeches, cloak, bonnet with orange plume, in wreath of grape vines

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz

Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Last Judgment, 1611

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Nos chasseurs en Haute-Alsace (Saint-Amarin), 1916. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott

Nos chasseurs en Haute-Alsace (Saint-Amarin), 1916. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Nos chasseurs en Haute-Alsace (Saint-Amarin), 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Changing of the Guard, 1888. Creator: Erik Henningsen

Changing of the Guard, 1888. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Changing of the Guard, 1888

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Still Life with a Trumpet and a Celestial Globe, Trompe l´oeil, 1670

Still Life with a Trumpet and a Celestial Globe, Trompe l´oeil, 1670. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III;Bench with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, N.Y. 1947

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of King Guion, 1938

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Serge Chaloff, Georgie Auld, Red Rodney, and Tiny Kahn, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Serge Chaloff, Georgie Auld, Red Rodney, and Tiny Kahn, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray Anthony, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Al Grey, ca. 1980s. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Al Grey, ca. 1980s. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Al Grey, ca. 1980s

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Gerry Mulligan, ca. 1980s. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Gerry Mulligan, ca. 1980s. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gerry Mulligan, ca. 1980s

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageBrass Instrument Collection: Portrait of Hot Lips Page, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Hot Lips Page, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Hot Lips Page, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947




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"Captivating Moments in Brass: A Melodic Journey through Time" Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956: Witnessing the harmonious blend of two jazz legends on brass instruments. The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams: Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984: Feel the soulful notes resonating from Harry Bence's saxophone as he captivates his audience. U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing: Experience the precision and power of brass instruments as they honor tradition with their impeccable performance. The Distin Family, 1844. Creator: Unknown: Delve into history with a glimpse into one of the earliest known ensembles showcasing brass instrument mastery. Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Let Gerry Mulligan's enchanting saxophone transport you to a world filled with smooth jazz melodies. Studio shot of euphoniums gleaming under bright lights - witness these majestic brass instruments that produce rich tones and add depth to any musical composition. Duke Ellington Band mesmerizes Finsbury Park Astoria in London (1963): Relish in Duke Ellington's genius as his band fills every corner of Finsbury Park Astoria with their captivating brass sounds. American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at Forum Theatre (1982): Lose yourself in Bill Watrous' virtuosity as he effortlessly maneuvers his trombone to create breathtaking music. Jazzy Days 2 & Jazzy Days