Dark Glasses Collection (#3)

Joe Jackson and R Muscat, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014

Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Alexandra Palace, 1979. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Alexandra Palace, 1979

Miles Davies, RFH London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Miles Davies, RFH London, 1989

Junior Mance, London, 1974. Artist: Brian O Connor
Junior Mance, American jazz pianist and composer, London, 1974

Charles Lloyd, Brecon, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Charles Lloyd, American jazz musician, Brecon, 2000. He primarily plays tenor saxophone and flute, and has also recorded on other instruments, including alto saxophone and the Hungarian tarogato

Gareth Williams, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gareth Williams, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009

Randy Weston, Tenor Clef, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Randy Weston, Tenor Clef, 1992

McCoy Tyner, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
McCoy Tyner, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1990

Odean Pope, Ronnie Scotts, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Odean Pope, Ronnie Scott s, London, 2000

Hermeto Pascoal, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Hermeto Pascoal, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1993

Alec Dankworth, Daneby Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, Daneby Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Billy Cobham conducting a drum clinic at the Horseshoe Hotel, London, 1980. Artist
Billy Cobham conducting a drum clinic at the Horseshoe Hotel, London, 1980

Milt Jackson, Budd Johnson and Major Holley at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Musicians Milt Jackson, Budd Johnson and Major Holley sharing a joke at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Marc Johnson and Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Bassist Marc Johnson and pianist Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, is in the background

Drummer Philly Joe Jones and pianist Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978

Pianist Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978

Philly Joe Jones and Earle Warren chatting at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
Drummer Philly Joe Jones and saxophonist Earle Warren chatting at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Pianist Bill Evans is in the background

Dick Sudhalter and Bob Wilber playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Dick Sudhalter (trumpet) and Bob Wilber (clarinet) playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Tommy Whittle playing at the Middlesex and Herts Country Club, Harrow Weald, London, 1981
Saxophonist Tommy Whittle playing at the Middlesex and Herts Country Club, Harrow Weald, London, 1981

Barbara Jay and Tommy Whittle in concert. Artist: Denis Williams
Barbara Jay and Tommy Whittle in concert

Percussionist Guilherme Franco playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
Percussionist Guilherme Franco playing with McCoy Tyners band, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Maynard Ferguson playing the trumpet. Artist: Denis Williams
Maynard Ferguson playing the trumpet

Singer Marian Montgomery and drummer Jack Parnell, London, 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Singer Marian Montgomery and drummer Jack Parnell, London, 1984

John Pearce and John Day playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003
John Pearce (piano) and John Day (bass) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 30 March 2003

Randy Weston, Brecon, 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor
Randy Weston, Brecon, 2004

Diane Schuur, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994. Artist: Brian O Connor
Diane Schuur, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1994

Carlos Santana, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Carlos Santana, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988

Soweto Kinch, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Blind man begging, Great Depression, New York, USA, 1933

George Shearing and Brian Torff on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Don Lusher, Jimmy Forest and Vic Dickenson at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival. Artist
Don Lusher, Jimmy Forest and Vic Dickenson at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival

Count Basie with singer Dennis Rowland and drummer Butch Miles at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, July 1979

Dave Carpenter, bass guitarist with Buddy Richs band, at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dave Carpenter, bass guitarist with Buddy Richs band, playing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985

American guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
American guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

American guitar and banjo player Bucky Pizzarelli at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
American guitar and banjo player Bucky Pizzarelli at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 17 July 1979

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Dangerous corners and unidentified speed car drivers at Brands Hatch, Kent, England are no match for the mysterious allure of dark glasses. Captured in April 1991 by artist Brian O'Connor at Jackie McLean's Jazz Cafe in London, these shades exude an enigmatic charm. From Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses created by elope inc between 1993-2013 to the nonchalant hazards faced by racing drivers at Brands Hatch, these dark glasses hold a captivating power. They warn us to 'look out, beautiful' as we navigate through life's twists and turns. Idris Muhammad mesmerized audiences with his soulful beats at Ronnie Scotts in London back in 1998. His eyes hidden behind those alluring lenses captured by Brian O'Connor. Larry Braggs continued this legacy in 2013 under the watchful eye of Alan John Ainsworth's lens. In 1967, Roland Kirk graced the stage at Black Prince in Bexley, London wearing his signature dark glasses crafted by Brian Foskett. These spectacles became symbols of his unique musical genius. Even during moments of chaos like the Carnival Mayor Kidnap in Lostwithiel, Cornwall in July 1993 or Frank Wess' performances from the swinging sixties documented again by Brian Foskett; these shades remain steadfast guardians of coolness and intrigue. The Walker Brothers donned their dark glasses while attending The Variety Club Awards at The Savoy Hotel in London while REM and Del Amitri rocked Cardiff Arms Park before a massive audience who couldn't help but be captivated by Michael Stipe's charismatic performance on that unforgettable night. Whether shielding our eyes from danger or adding an air of mystery to our look, they have become timeless accessories that transcend eras and genres. They allow us to hide behind their tinted lenses while revealing only what we choose.