John Norbury Lyons Collection

Ronnie Scott, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994. Artist: Brian O Connor
Scott Ronnie, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1994

Gregory Porter, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Art Blakey, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1984. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1984. Art Blakey, also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina, was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Toots Thielemans, Belgian jazz musician, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1978. Artist: Brian O Connor
Toots Thielemans, Belgian jazz musician, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1978. He is known for his guitar and harmonica playing, as well as his whistling skills

Miles Davis, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Miles Davis, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1989. American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop

Idris Muhammad, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1998. Artist: Brian O Connor
Idris Muhammad, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1998

Eliane Elias, Jazz Cafe, London, 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eliane Elias, Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, arranger and songwriter, Jazz Cafe, London, 1991

Esperanza Spalding, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013. Artist
Esperanza Spalding, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

YolanDa Brown, British saxophonist and composer, Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival, London

Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE is an English jazz and pop singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and for her vocal range

Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor
Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1999

Imelda May, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006. Artist: Brian O Connor
Imelda May, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006

Ronnie Scott, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Scott Ronnie, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1992

Ray Charles, Capital Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ray Charles, Capital Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. American singer, songwriter, musician and composer

Jamie Cullum, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jamie Cullum, jazz-pop singer-songwriter, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014

Regina Carter, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor
Regina Carter, American jazz violinist, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1999

John Lee Hooker, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Lee Hooker, American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988

Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Henderson, American jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973

Gary Potter, jazz guitarist, Tenor Clef, London, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gary Potter, jazz guitarist, Tenor Clef, London, 1992

Esther Phillips, American singer, Ronnie Scotts, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Esther Phillips, American singer, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973

Oscar Peterson, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist and composer, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973

Art Pepper, American alto saxophonist and clarinetist, Capital Jazz, Knebworth, 1981

Joe Pass, American virtuoso jazz guitarist, London, 1974. Artist: Brian O Connor
Joe Pass, American virtuoso jazz guitarist of Sicilian descent, London, 1974

Earl Okin, songwriter and jazz singer / musician, Cadogan Hall, London, 2006. Artist
Earl Okin, songwriter and jazz singer/musician, Cadogan Hall, London, 2006

Allison Neale, alto saxophonist, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Allison Neale, alto saxophonist, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008

Mark Murphy, American jazz singer, Bass Clef, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mark Murphy, American jazz singer, Bass Clef, 1987

Gerry Mulligan, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gerry Mulligan, American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988

Jim Mullen, Scottish jazz guitarist, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent, 2012. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jim Mullen, Scottish jazz guitarist and Mark Hodgson, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent

Jim Mullen, Scottish jazz guitarist, Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 2008. Artist
Jim Mullen, Scottish jazz guitarist, Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 2008

Danny Moss, jazz tenor saxophonist, Brecon, 2002. Artist: Brian O Connor
Danny Moss, jazz tenor saxophonist, Brecon, 2002

Airto Moreira, Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1995
Airto Moreira, Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1995

Diana Krall, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1998. Artist: Brian O Connor
Diana Krall, Canadian jazz pianist and singer, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1998. Krall is known for her contralto vocals. In 2003, she married British musician, Elvis Costello

Freddie Hubbard, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Freddie Hubbard, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973. Hubbard was an American jazz trumpeter known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post-bop styles

Gemma Craven and Bob Hoskins, BAFTA, Picadilly, London, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gemma Craven, Irish Actress, and Bob Hoskins, English actor, BAFTA, Picadilly, London, 1990

Gemma Craven, BAFTA, Picadilly, London, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gemma Craven, Irish Actress, BAFTA, Picadilly, London, 1990

Count Basie Orchestra and Frank Foster, Barbican, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Count Basie Orchestra and Frank Foster, American tenor and soprano saxophonist, flautist, arranger, and composer, Barbican, London, 1986

Rita Coolidge, Assembley Halls, Worthing, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Rita Coolidge, American recording artist and songwriter, Assembley Halls, Worthing, 1988

Perry Como, Cafe Royal, London, 1977. Artist: Brian O Connor
Perry Como, American singer and television personality, Cafe Royal, London, 1977

Vicki Carr, American singer and humanitarian, London, 1972. Artist: Brian O Connor
Vicki Carr, American singer and humanitarian, London, 1972

Johnny Cash, Grosvenor Park Hotel, London, 1979. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Cash, singer-songwriter, actor, and author, Grosvenor Park Hotel, London, 1979

Liane Carroll, The Edge, London, 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Liane Carroll, jazz pianist and vocalist, The Edge, London, 1991

Liane Carroll, The Edge, London, 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Liane Carroll, jazz pianist and vocalist, The Edge, London, 1991

Ian Carr, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ian Carr, Scottish jazz musician, composer, writer, and educator, London, 1973

Jackie Cain, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jackie Cain, London, 1975. American jazz vocalist, known for her partnership with her husband Roy Kral, as the team Jackie and Roy

Art Blakey with Mrs Blakey, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey with Mrs Blakey, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Art Blakey and Charles Famborough, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey and Charles Famborough, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

Art Blakey, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1983. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Blakey, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1983. Art Blakey also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was an American jazz drummer and bandleader

George Benson, London, 1974. Artist: Brian O Connor
George Benson, London, 1974. American musician, guitarist and singer-songwriter, Benson has won many Grammy awards. He began his professional career as a jazz guitarist

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"John Norbury Lyons: Capturing the Essence of Jazz Legends through Art" Step into the vibrant world of jazz as seen through the eyes of artist Brian O Connor. From Ronnie Scott's iconic stage to London's Royal Festival Hall, O Connor's brushstrokes bring to life unforgettable moments in music history. In 1994, at Ronnie Scotts, John Norbury Lyons witnessed a mesmerizing performance by saxophonist Ronnie Scott himself. The energy and passion exuded from every note filled the room, leaving an indelible mark on Lyons' memory. Another legendary figure who graced Ronnie Scotts was Art Blakey in 1984. As O'Connor captured his essence on canvas, Blakey's drumming reverberated throughout the venue, creating an electrifying atmosphere that still echoes today. Toots Thielemans enchanted audiences at Ronnie Scotts in 1978 with his masterful harmonica skills. His soulful melodies transported listeners to another realm as they hung onto every breath he took between notes. Miles Davis needs no introduction; his name alone evokes greatness. In 1989 at London's Royal Festival Hall, Davis commanded attention with his trumpet prowess and innovative soundscapes. O'Connor immortalized this momentous occasion through artistry that mirrors Davis' boundary-pushing style. The sultry voice of Mica Paris echoed across Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales during her captivating performance in 2007. Her smooth vocals intertwined effortlessly with O'Connor's strokes on canvas, capturing both her talent and beauty. Idris Muhammad brought rhythm and groove to Ronnie Scotts in 1998 as Lyons marveled at his skill behind the drums. The syncopation and infectious beats created an irresistible urge to tap one's feet along with him. Blues legend John Lee Hooker left a lasting impression when he took center stage at London’s Royal Festival Hall back in 1988.