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Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection

Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton, a legendary figure in the world of jazz, graced the stages of various iconic venues throughout his illustrious career

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

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

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttleton and Buck Clayton, Wood Green, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett

Humphrey Lyttleton and Buck Clayton, Wood Green, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Humphrey Lyttleton and Buck Clayton, Wood Green, London, 1964

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: BT British Jazz Awards 1995, Pizza on the Park, London, 25. 4. 95. Creator: Brian O Connor

BT British Jazz Awards 1995, Pizza on the Park, London, 25. 4. 95. Creator: Brian O Connor
BT British Jazz Awards 1995. Back Row: Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes, Humphrey Lyttelton, Jim Simpson. Middle Row: Sheila Tracy, Unknown, Bill Ashton, BT Exec, Lord Pendry, John Barnes, Gerard Prescenser

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Tony Coe, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Powys, Wales, 1998. Creator: Brian Foskett

Tony Coe, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Powys, Wales, 1998. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tony Coe, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Powys, Wales, 1998

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttleton, Wood Green, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett

Humphrey Lyttleton, Wood Green, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Humphrey Lyttleton, Wood Green, London, 1964

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttleton, All Sax Band, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1963

Humphrey Lyttleton, All Sax Band, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1963
Humphrey Lyttleton, " All Sax" Band, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1963

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttleton and Alex Welsh reading a copy of Down Beat magazine, 1963. Creator

Humphrey Lyttleton and Alex Welsh reading a copy of Down Beat magazine, 1963. Creator
Humphrey Lyttleton and Alex Welsh reading a copy of DownBeat magazine, 1963

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton, (Jimmy Hastings sax), Hever Castle, Kent, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor

Humphrey Lyttelton, (Jimmy Hastings sax), Hever Castle, Kent, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lyttelton Humphrey, (jimmy Hastings sax), Hever Castle, Kent, 1999

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Lyttelton Humphrey, Pizza On The Park, 1995. Artist: Brian O Connor

Lyttelton Humphrey, Pizza On The Park, 1995. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lyttelton Humphrey, Pizza On The Park, 1995

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Jimmy Hastings, Humphrey Lyttelton and Jim Tomlinson, Hever Castle, Kent. Artist

Jimmy Hastings, Humphrey Lyttelton and Jim Tomlinson, Hever Castle, Kent. Artist
Jimmy Hastings, Scottish jazz musician, Humphrey Lyttelton, English trumpeter and clarinetist, and Jim Tomlinson, English saxophonist at Hever Castle, Kent

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Jimmy Hastings and Humphrey Lyttelton, Hever Castle, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor

Jimmy Hastings and Humphrey Lyttelton, Hever Castle, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jimmy Hastings, Scottish jazz musician and Humphrey Lyttelton, jazz trumpeter and clarinetist at Hever Castle, Kent. Humphrey Lyttelton, also known as Humph

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist: Denis Williams

Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Sidney Bechet on soprano saxophone (top left) and Humphrey Lyttelton on trumpet (bottom right)

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton, Sidney Bechet and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Humphrey Lyttelton, Sidney Bechet and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956
Humphrey Lyttelton (trumpet), Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageHumphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor

Humphrey Lyttelton, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Humphrey Lyttelton, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2007



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Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton, a legendary figure in the world of jazz, graced the stages of various iconic venues throughout his illustrious career. In 1956, at Colston Hall in Bristol, he shared the spotlight with the great Sidney Bechet, their music intertwining to create an unforgettable performance that left audiences mesmerized. Fast forward to 1964 in Wood Green, London, where Humphrey Lyttleton once again captivated fans alongside Buck Clayton. Their collaboration was a testament to their immense talent and passion for jazz. The year 1995 saw Humphrey Lyttleton being honored at the BT British Jazz Awards held at Pizza on the Park in London. It was a night filled with celebration as his contributions to the genre were recognized and applauded by fellow musicians and fans alike. In 1998, at Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales, Tony Coe joined forces with Humphrey Lyttleton on stage. The fusion of their unique styles created an enchanting experience for all those fortunate enough to witness it. Throughout his career, Humphrey Lyttleton's love for jazz knew no bounds. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented artists such as Alex Welsh or Jimmy Hastings saxophonist; he always brought his A-game and left audiences craving more. One particular moment captured him reading a copy of Down Beat magazine alongside Alex Welsh in 1963. This image perfectly encapsulates his dedication to staying informed about current trends within the industry while remaining true to his own distinctive sound. Another memorable performance took place at Hever Castle in Kent during 1999 when Jimmy Hastings saxophonist accompanied Humphrey Lyttelton on stage. Their synergy reverberated through every note played and resonated deeply within each listener's soul. Brian Foskett and Brian O'Connor were among those who skillfully documented these extraordinary moments through their artistic lenses.