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Jazz Club Collection (#2)

"Capturing the Soul of Jazz

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Franc Williams, Harold Baker, and Cat Anderson, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Franc Williams, Harold Baker, and Cat Anderson, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Tony Parenti, Wild Bill Davison, and Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Tony Parenti, Wild Bill Davison, and Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, N.Y. ca. June 1946
Portrait of Tony Parenti, Wild Bill Davison, and Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Erskine Butterfield, Brown Derby(?), Washington, D.C. ca. Mar. 1942

Portrait of Erskine Butterfield, Brown Derby(?), Washington, D.C. ca. Mar. 1942. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Erskine Butterfield, Brown Derby(?), Washington, D.C. ca. Mar. 1942

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Jack Lesberg, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. 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

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Juan Tizol(?) and Lawrence Brown(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Juan Tizol(?) and Lawrence Brown(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Juan Tizol(?) and Lawrence Brown(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of June Christy, Club Troubadour, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of June Christy, Club Troubadour, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy, Club Troubadour, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Rex William Stewart and Charlie Barnet, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart and Charlie Barnet, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Al Sears, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Django Reinhardt and David Rose, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and David Rose, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Django Reinhardt and David Rose, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Django Reinhardt, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Junior Raglin and 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

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Ray Nance, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Jimmy Jones and Joe Thomas(?), Pied Piper, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Jimmy Jones and Joe Thomas(?), Pied Piper, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jimmy Jones and Joe Thomas(?), Pied Piper, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Taft Jordan, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Toots Thielemans, Adele Girard, and Joe Marsala, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of Toots Thielemans, Adele Girard, and Joe Marsala, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

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

Background imageJazz Club Collection: Portrait of Oscar Pettiford and 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

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




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"Capturing the Soul of Jazz: A Glimpse into Legendary Jazz Clubs" Step into the world of jazz as we take you on a journey through some iconic jazz clubs and their unforgettable performances. From London to Los Angeles, these venues have witnessed the magic created by legendary artists, beautifully captured by artist Brian O Connor. In 1994, Ronnie Scotts in London came alive with the mesmerizing tunes of Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine. The energy was palpable as Brian Foskett's creation transported us to that memorable night at Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, USA in 1997. The timeless Art Blakey graced Ronnie Scotts' stage in 1984, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of jazz enthusiasts. Jackie McLean's performance at Jazz Cafe in April 1991 captivated audiences with its soulful melodies, perfectly depicted by Brian O Connor's artistry. A harmonious collaboration between Billy Higgins and David Williams took place at Ronnie Scotts in Soho, London in September 1993. Their synergy echoed through Brian O Connor's artwork, capturing every note played that evening. Toots Thielemans, the Belgian jazz musician extraordinaire left his mark on Ronnie Scotts' stage back in 1978. Through Brian O Connor's brushstrokes, we can almost hear Toots' enchanting harmonica melodies filling every corner of this historic venue. Travel back to where it all began with a glimpse into The Old Place on Gerrard Street in London during 1959 when Ronnie Scott himself set foot onto the scene. Creator Brian Foskett transports us to this pivotal moment that laid the foundation for what would become one of the most renowned jazz clubs worldwide. Joe Pass showcased his virtuosity at Ronnie Scotts once again in 1984 while Eliane Elias enchanted audiences at Camden's Jazz Cafe just months later.