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Jazz Collection (#3)

"Jazz: A Timeless Melody that Echoes Through the Decades" Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythm as we journey through its vibrant history

Background imageJazz Collection: Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Background imageJazz Collection: Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

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

Background imageJazz Collection: Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1979

Background imageJazz Collection: Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Background imageJazz Collection: Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984

Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Big Chief Russell Moore (trombone), Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. All three musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

Background imageJazz Collection: Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992

Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Stan Tracey (piano) and Art Themen (tenor saxophone) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1992

Background imageJazz Collection: Larry Braggs, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Larry Braggs, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Larry Braggs, Tower of Power, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2013

Background imageJazz Collection: Chris Barber, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Barber, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Barber Band, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageJazz Collection: ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

Background imageJazz Collection: Bobby Hutcherson playing the vibraphone at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, Berkshire, 1983

Bobby Hutcherson playing the vibraphone at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, Berkshire, 1983

Background imageJazz Collection: BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986). American clarinetist. Photograph, 20th century

BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986). American clarinetist. Photograph, 20th century

Background imageJazz Collection: DAVE BRUBECK (1920- ). American musician

DAVE BRUBECK (1920- ). American musician

Background imageJazz Collection: Ryan Shaw, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal, province of Quebec, Canada, North America

Ryan Shaw, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal, province of Quebec, Canada, North America

Background imageJazz Collection: Jazz Trumpeter Kenny Ball with his new wife Michelle Wilde on their wedding day

Jazz Trumpeter Kenny Ball with his new wife Michelle Wilde on their wedding day. 28th December 1984

Background imageJazz Collection: Acker Bilk (Black Hat) Jazz Musician June 1961

Acker Bilk (Black Hat) Jazz Musician June 1961

Background imageJazz Collection: American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

Background imageJazz Collection: Art Hickman, 1919 or 1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Art Hickman, 1919 or 1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Art Hickman, 1919 or 1920. Shows Art Hickman's Orchestra, likely during their 1919-20 New York tour. Band members pictured include: Steve Douglas, violin, Walt Roesner, trumpet, Fred Kaufmann

Background imageJazz Collection: chords of life

chords of life
PacodlaCorte

Background imageJazz Collection: Dancing lessons in London in 1919 (b/w photo)

Dancing lessons in London in 1919 (b/w photo)
8636035 Dancing lessons in London in 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing lessons in London in 1919)

Background imageJazz Collection: Musical entertainment provided in the form of ballad songs and jazz (colour litho)

Musical entertainment provided in the form of ballad songs and jazz (colour litho)
7150668 Musical entertainment provided in the form of ballad songs and jazz (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJazz Collection: USA History: The Liberty Hall Jazz

USA History: The Liberty Hall Jazz
5313625 USA History: The Liberty Hall Jazz.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageJazz Collection: Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig and his victorious commanders arriving at Dover on a

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig and his victorious commanders arriving at Dover on a vessel painted with jazz
3502801 Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig and his victorious commanders arriving at Dover on a vessel painted with jazz camouflage at the end of World War One

Background imageJazz Collection: American bandleader Paul Whiteman with his son (b/w photo)

American bandleader Paul Whiteman with his son (b/w photo)
8676145 American bandleader Paul Whiteman with his son (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American bandleader Paul Whiteman with his wife)

Background imageJazz Collection: Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)

Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)
1705941 Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo); (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922 (left))

Background imageJazz Collection: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922

American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922
1699628 American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922; (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922)

Background imageJazz Collection: Se Me Sale

Se Me Sale
Stefan Bammert

Background imageJazz Collection: US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918 (date created or published later). An African American jazz band during World War I probably in the "Buffalo Auditorium" at Camp Upton, Yaphank

Background imageJazz Collection: Se Me Sale

Se Me Sale
Stefan Bammert

Background imageJazz Collection: Marc Ribot

Marc Ribot
Dragoslav Nedici

Background imageJazz Collection: Let the show go on

Let the show go on
Grigore Roibu

Background imageJazz Collection: the keyboard player

the keyboard player
Piet Flour

Background imageJazz Collection: Musician

Musician
Rudolf Baranovic

Background imageJazz Collection: Every Soul is a Melody

Every Soul is a Melody
Ruslan Bolgov

Background imageJazz Collection: Musician Portrait Series

Musician Portrait Series
Hans ML Spiegel

Background imageJazz Collection: Mazz Swift

Mazz Swift
Dragoslav Nedici

Background imageJazz Collection: Sara

Sara
Massimiliano Mancini

Background imageJazz Collection: Carise, Erna, Mme. portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Carise, Erna, Mme. portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carise, Erna, Mme. portrait photograph, 1928

Background imageJazz Collection: Carise, Erna, Mme. with dog, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Carise, Erna, Mme. with dog, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carise, Erna, Mme. with dog, portrait photograph, 1928

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

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

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Melvin G. Powell and Martha Scott in their home, Connecticut, ca. May 1947

Portrait of Melvin G. Powell and Martha Scott in their home, Connecticut, ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Melvin G. Powell and Martha Scott in their home, Connecticut, ca. May 1947

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Alan Kent and Austin Croom-Johnson, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Alan Kent and Austin Croom-Johnson, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Alan Kent and Austin Croom-Johnson, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Shep Fields and Tex Beneke, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. May 16, 1947

Portrait of Shep Fields and Tex Beneke, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. May 16, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shep Fields and Tex Beneke, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. May 16, 1947

Background imageJazz Collection: 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, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

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

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

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Background imageJazz Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine, Paramount Theater, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine, Paramount Theater, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine, Paramount Theater, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageJazz 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 Collection: Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946




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"Jazz: A Timeless Melody that Echoes Through the Decades" Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythm as we journey through its vibrant history. In 1967, Buddy Rich took London by storm with his electrifying performance, leaving audiences awestruck and craving more. Captured beautifully by Brian Foskett, this moment forever etched in time showcases the sheer brilliance of a musical genius. Fast forward to 1994 at Ronnie Scott's iconic jazz club in London, where another legend graced the stage. Brian O'Connor's artistic lens captured Ronnie Scott himself, effortlessly captivating the essence of his mesmerizing performance. The atmosphere was electric as music lovers reveled in an unforgettable night filled with pure magic. Travel back further to the enchanting streets of Harlem during the 1930s when jazz reigned supreme at the Cotton Club. This view transports us to a golden era where African American musicians defied racial barriers and created an unparalleled cultural movement that resonates even today. In 2009, Pat Martino's guitar mastery left audiences spellbound while Alan John Ainsworth skillfully immortalized this extraordinary moment on canvas. The fusion of Martino's virtuosity and Ainsworth's artistry creates a visual symphony that captures every note played with unwavering precision. Elvin Jones' drumming prowess takes center stage in Brian Foskett's photograph from circa 1968. With each beat echoing through time, Jones personifies passion and innovation - a true pioneer who pushed boundaries and revolutionized jazz percussion forever. The Newport Jazz Festival came alive in July 1978 when McCoy Tyner graced Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough with his piano wizardry. As captured by an unknown artist behind their lens, Tyner transported listeners into a world where melodies danced freely amidst cheers from captivated fans.