Drumkit Collection

Elvin Jones, c1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones, c1968

Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, Sep 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, Sep 1993

Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980: Count Basie (piano), Cleveland Eaton (bass), Freddie Green (guitar), Gregg Field (drums)

Two kittens with a drumkit
Unusual Friends - two kittens with a drumkit. 1950s

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

Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996

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

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

Wayne Shorter, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, London, 1976

Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989

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

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

Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946

Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946

Portrait of Gene Krupa, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Krupa, Washington, D.C. 1938

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

Portrait of J. C. (James Charles) Heard, Café Society (Downtown)(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946
Portrait of J. C. (James Charles) Heard, CafU Society (Downtown)(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Ernie Caceres, Bobby Hackett, Freddie Ohms, and George Wettling, Nick's... N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Ernie Caceres, Bobby Hackett, Freddie Ohms, and George Wettling, Nick's (Tavern)(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Sonny Greer, Aquarium(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sonny Greer, Aquarium(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

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 Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946

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 Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Sid Catlett, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sid Catlett, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of George Wettling, Museum of Modern Music program, ABC studio, N.Y. ca. May 1947
Portrait of George Wettling, Museum of Modern Music program, ABC studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 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 Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Tommy Myles and John Malachi, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tommy Myles and John Malachi, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Freddie Moore and Joe Thomas...Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. ca.1948
Portrait of Freddie Moore and Joe Thomas, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

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

Portrait of Shelly Manne, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shelly Manne, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Slick Jones, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Slick Jones, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson...Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. c.1948
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson and Freddie Moore, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of John Hardee, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Joe Marsala, Zutty Singleton, and Teddy Wilson, National Press Club, Washington, D.C. ca. 1939

Portrait of Tommy Potter, Max Kaminsky, Benny Morton...National Press Club, Washington, DC, ca
Portrait of Tommy Potter, Max Kaminsky, Benny Morton, Zutty Singleton, Adele Girard, Teddy Wilson, and Joe Marsala, National Press Club, Washington, D.C. ca. 1939

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

Portrait of Cozy Cole, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cozy Cole, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cozy Cole, Ole South, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Sid Catlett, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sid Catlett, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Freddie Moore, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. ca. 1948
Portrait of Freddie Moore, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of Freddie Moore, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. ca. 1948
Portrait of Freddie Moore, William P. Gottlieb's office party, Jamaica, Queens, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of Shelly Manne and Art Pepper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shelly Manne and Art Pepper, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Harry Lim, Yannich Bruynoche, and Joe Thomas, Pied Piper, New York, N.Y. 1946

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From the legendary Elvin Jones to the mesmerizing Max Roach, the drumkit has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of jazz. 🥁✨ In 1968, Elvin Jones showcased his mastery on the drums, captivating audiences with his rhythmic prowess. Brian Foskett captured this iconic moment that forever etched Elvin's name in jazz history. Fast forward to 1997, and Elvin Jones was still making waves with his Jazz Machine at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. Once again, Brian Foskett immortalized this performance that left spectators spellbound. The Count Basie Orchestra took center stage at London's Royal Festival Hall on July 18th, 1980. Denis Williams' artistry beautifully depicts their energy as they filled the hall with their swinging melodies. But it's not just professional musicians who find joy behind a drumkit. Two adorable kittens discovered their inner rhythm as they playfully explored their miniature set. A reminder that music knows no boundaries or species. Billy Higgins and David Williams graced Ronnie Scotts in Soho during September 1993, enchanting listeners with their soulful collaboration. Brian O Connor captured this magical moment where two musical souls became one. Max Roach brought his unparalleled talent to London's Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1996. Through Brian Foskett's lens, we witness Max's ability to command attention and create sonic landscapes like no other. Travel back to the golden era of jazz when The Count Basie Orchestra ruled supreme on stage during the '50s. Denis Williams' artwork transports us back in time while reminding us of their timeless influence. Harry Bence may have been playing saxophone at Hatfield's Forum Theatre in Hertfordshire during 1984 but let us not forget how crucial drums are for setting up those infectious grooves that make our bodies move.