Drumkit Collection (#3)

Mel Torme on the drums at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
Mel Torme on the drums at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s

Drummer Eric Delaney playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1983

Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Artist: Denis Williams
Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. On stage behind bandleader and trombonist Teagarden are Earl Hines (piano), Max Kaminsky (trumpet), Cozy Cole (drums)

Drummer and vocalist Mel Torme on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist
Drummer and vocalist Mel Torme on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s

Derek Hogg (drums) and Bobby Wellins (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1985
Derek Hogg (drums) and Bobby Wellins (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 April 1985

Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Roy Williams (trombone), Clive Thacker (drums), Pete Blannin (double bass), Phil Day (saxophone) and John Coverdale (guitar)

Tenor saxophonist Eddie Lockjaw Davis playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1982. Bill Eyden (drums) and Jim Richardson (double bass) are visible behind Davis

Drummer Louie Bellson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Louie Bellson Bill Berry at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979
Welwyn Hatfield Council Chairman Frank Clayton with drummer Louie Bellson and trumpeter Bill Berry at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Drummer Ginger Baker performing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1980
Drummer Ginger Baker performing with his band Energy at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 18 January 1980

The Terry Lightfoot Band in concert at Oakmere House, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, 7 October 1986. Dick Wellstood (piano). Billy Butterfield (trumpet)

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. The drummer is Sonny Payne

The Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1958. Joe Morello (drums) and Eugene Wright (double bass)

Alan Jackson (drums) and Don Weller (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1980
Alan Jackson (drums) and Don Weller (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 October 1980

Drummer Art Blakey playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978. Artist
Drummer Art Blakey playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978

Ted Heath Band drummer Jack Parnell playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1983
Ted Heath Band drummer Jack Parnell playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 18 November 1983

The Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 10 April 1983: Dave Brubeck (piano), Chris Brubeck (electric bass), Bill Smith (clarinet), Randy Jones (drums)

Jack Parnell playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 18 November 1983

Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977: Joe Zawinul (electric piano), Manolo Badrena (percussion), Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

John Horler, Tony Kinsey, Alec Dankworth and John Dankworth performing in London, 1985
John Horler (piano), Tony Kinsey (drums), Alec Dankworth (double bass) and John Dankworth (saxophone) performing in London, 1985

The Ted Heath Orchestra in concert, London 1985. Pictured are Lennie Bush (double bass), Kenny Baker (trumpet), Jack Parnell (drums) and Roy Willox (saxophone)

The Ted Heath Orchestra performing live, London, 1985. Artist: Denis Williams
The Ted Heath Orchestra performing live, London, 1985. Pictured are Norman Stenfalt (piano), Lita Roza (vocals), Lennie Bush (double bass) and Jack Parnell (drums)

John Etheridge and Gary Boyle playing at Campus West Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1984

Slam Stewart and Shelly Manne on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Slam Stewart (double bass) and Shelly Manne (drums) on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Shelly Manne playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Drummers Jack Parnell and Barrett Deems, London, 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Drummers Jack Parnell and Barrett Deems, London, 1984

Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems on stage, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) on stage, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. Both musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

Drummer Barrett Deems playing in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Drummer Barrett Deems playing in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984

Drummers Kenny Clare Les DeMerle, London 1979. Artist: Denis Williams
Drummers Kenny Clare Les DeMerle, London 1979

Drummers Les DeMerle and Kenny Clare, London, 1979. Artist: Denis Williams
Drummers Les DeMerle and Kenny Clare, London, 1979

Kenny Clare playing the drums, London, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Kenny Clare playing the drums, London, 1978

Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978

Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic at the Horseshoe Hotel, London, November 1980

The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978. Personnel visible are Jonah Jones (trumpet)

Dizzy Gillespie and guitarist Rodney Jones on stage, Beaulieu, Hampshire, July 1977

American drummer Gene Calderazzo playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003
American drummer Gene Calderazzo playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2 February 2003

The Geoff Simkins Quartet playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2002
The Geoff Simkins Quartet playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 3 November 2002. Nikki Iles (piano) and Ralph Salmins (drums)

Drummer Pete Cater at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 15 December 2002

Drummer Rod Youngs playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 25 January 2004

The Jonathan Gee Trio in concert at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 7 February 1999. Gee on piano, Steve Rose on bass and Winston Clifford on drums

Drummer Derek Gale playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 31 October 1999

The Lee Gibson Quartet in concert at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1999
The Lee Gibson Quartet in concert at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 21 November 1999. Left to right: Mike Smith (drums), Lee Gibson (vocals), Matt Wates (alto saxophone)

Winston Clifford on drums at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 18 February 2001

Drummer Seb Rochford playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 8 April 2001

Ronnie Verrell on drums at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1991. Artist
Ronnie Verrell on drums with the Sound of 17 Big Band at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 22 December 1991

Roger Nobes and Johnny Richardson playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1991
Roger Nobes (vibraphone) and Johnny Richardson (drums) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 16 June 1991

Drummer Ronnie Verrell and the Sound of 17 Big Band at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, 1991
Ronnie Verrell on drums with the Sound of 17 Big Band at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 22 December 1991. Bandleader Dick Esmond conducts

Ed Thigpen, Pizza Express, London, February 20, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ed Thigpen, Pizza Express, London, February 20, 2007

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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.