Double Bassist Collection (#2)

Portrait of Harry Gibson, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Harry Gibson, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Jack Lesberg, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Lesberg, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Sam Hall Kaplan, Frenchy Cauette, Chuck Wayne, and Deryk Sampson, Three Deuces, NY
Portrait of Sam Hall Kaplan, Frenchy Cauette, Chuck Wayne, and Deryk Sampson, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Junior Raglin and Sonny Greer, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Junior Raglin and Sonny Greer, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Oscar Pettiford and Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Oscar Pettiford and Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Sol (Solomon) Yaged, Jimmy Jones(?), and John (O.) Levy(?), Jimmy Ryan's... N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Sol (Solomon) Yaged, Jimmy Jones(?), and John (O.) Levy(?), Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Junior Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington...Aquarium, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Junior Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer, Fred Guy, and Harry Carney, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Chubby Jackson and Dottie Reid, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Chubby Jackson and Dottie Reid, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Chubby Jackson and John Simmons, William P. Gottlieb's office, N.Y. ca. July 1947
Portrait of Chubby Jackson and John Simmons, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Dizzy Gillespie, George Handy... New York, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Dizzy Gillespie, George Handy, and Chubby Jackson, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, George Handy...New York, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Lambert, John Simmons, Chubby Jackson, George Handy, and Dizzy Gillespie, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Bertha Chippie Hill, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bertha Chippie Hill, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Bob Haggart, Charlie's Tavern, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Haggart, Charlie's Tavern, New York, N.Y. 1946

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

Portrait of Bob Wilber, Johnny Glazel, Dick Wellstood, Charlie Traeger... New York, ca. Dec. 1946
Portrait of Bob Wilber, Johnny Glazel, Dick Wellstood, Charlie Traeger, and Ed Physe, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Lucky Thompson, Hilda A. Taylor, and Al McKibbon, Three Deuces, N.Y. ca. July 1948
Portrait of Lucky Thompson, Hilda A. Taylor, and Al McKibbon, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Miles Davis, and Ray Brown... New York, 1946
Portrait of , John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Miles Davis, and Ray Brown, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Bill Harris, Dave Tough, and Charlie Ventura, Three Deuces, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Bill Harris, Dave Tough, and Charlie Ventura, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Joe Thomas and Eddie Wilcox, Loyal Charles Lodge No. 167, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Tommy Myles and Tommy Potter, ca. Mar. 1942. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tommy Myles and Tommy Potter, ca. Mar. 1942

Portrait of Billy Taylor, Zutty Singleton, and Leonard Ware, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Taylor, Zutty Singleton, and Leonard Ware, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Vivien Garry and Arv(in) Charles Garrison, Dixon's, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Vivien Garry, New York, N.Y. Dixon's, ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vivien Garry, New York, N.Y. Dixon's, ca. May 1947

Portrait of Vivien Garry, New York, N.Y. Dixon's, ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vivien Garry, New York, N.Y. Dixon's, ca. May 1947

Portrait of Teddy Kaye, Vivien Garry, and Arv(in) Charles Garrison, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Teddy Kaye, Vivien Garry, and Arv(in) Charles Garrison, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Slam Stewart, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Slam Stewart, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Eddie Safranski and Shelly Manne, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski and Shelly Manne, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Billy Eckstine's orchestra, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Billy Eckstine's orchestra, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Sidney De Paris, Freddie Moore, Eddie (Emmanuel) Barefield...N.Y. ca. July 1947
Portrait of Sidney De Paris, Freddie Moore, Eddie (Emmanuel) Barefield, Sammy Price, and Charlie Traeger, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Dardanelle and Joe Sinacore, Hickory House, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dardanelle and Joe Sinacore, Hickory House, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Wesley Prince, Nat King Cole, and Freddie Moore, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wesley Prince, Nat King Cole, and Freddie Moore, 1938

Portrait of Shadow Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shadow Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Micky Folus, Joe Shulman, Claude Thornhill, Billy Exiner...Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Micky Folus, Joe Shulman, Claude Thornhill, Billy Exiner, and Barry Galbraith, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Joe Thomas and Eddie Wilcox, Loyal Charles Lodge No. 167, New York, ca. Oct. 1947

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

Portrait of Slam Stewart, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Slam Stewart, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of John Simmons, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Deryk Sampson, Lynn Carver, Justin Arndt, and Clair Dorward, Famous Door, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Deryk Sampson, Lynn Carver, Justin Arndt, and Clair Dorward, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Albert Nicholas and Rudi Blesh, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Albert Nicholas and Rudi Blesh, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, and Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug
Portrait of , , and , Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, and Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca.Aug. 1947
Portrait of , , and , Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Abe Most, Pete Ponti, Sid Jacobs, and Jimmy Norton, Hickory House, N.Y. ca. June 1947
Portrait of Abe Most, Pete Ponti, Sid Jacobs, and Jimmy Norton, Hickory House, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

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"Capturing the Soul of Jazz: A Tribute to Double Bassists" In the world of jazz, the double bassist holds a special place, providing the rhythmic foundation and melodic depth that brings music to life. From iconic figures like Paul Chambers and Esperanza Spalding to unsung heroes like Spike Heatley and Ronnie Boykins, these talented musicians have left an indelible mark on the genre. In 1960, Paul Chambers mesmerized audiences with his virtuosity on stage. The creator behind this unforgettable moment was Brian Foskett, who beautifully captured Chambers' passion for his craft. Fast forward to 2013 when Alan John Ainsworth immortalized Esperanza Spalding's groundbreaking performance, showcasing her innovative approach to playing the double bass. The Count Basie Orchestra enchanted fans at London's Royal Festival Hall in July 1980. Their timeless melodies resonated through every note played by their skilled double bassists. Meanwhile, at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire in December 1986, Spike Heatley showcased his talent alongside fellow musicians as they created magic together. Ron Carter took center stage at North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague in 2003. Brian Foskett once again captured this legendary musician's brilliance as he effortlessly commanded his instrument. Oscar Peterson graced Wembley Town Hall in London back in 1968 with a performance that left audiences spellbound; thanks again to Brian Foskett for preserving this magical moment forever. Ronnie Scott brought jazz enthusiasts together at The Old Place on Gerrard Street in London during a memorable night in 1959. His skillful handling of the double bass added depth and richness to every composition performed that evening. And let us not forget about Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw, and Barrett Deems who united their talents during a captivating show held right here in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984.