Playing An Instrument Collection (#8)

Portrait of Al Sears, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and David Rose, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Junior Raglin and Sonny Greer, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Ray Nance, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

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

Portrait of Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Taft Jordan, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

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

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Oscar Pettiford and Junior Raglin, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

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

Portrait of Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, and Taft Jordan(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of George Weidler, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Weidler, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, and Sidney De Paris(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Illinois Jacquet, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Junior Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer, Fred Guy, and Harry Carney, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Jerry Wald and Alberta Grusd, New Yorker Hotel, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Chubby Jackson and Dottie Reid, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Sam Donahue, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

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

Portrait of Harry Carney, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, WOR broadcast, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Coleman Hawkins and Miles Davis, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Symphony Sid and Josh White, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Cat Anderson, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cat Anderson, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Henry Levine, Fort Myer, Arlington, Va. ca. Feb. 1943

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, Harry Betts, Bob Cooper, and Art Pepper, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of King Guion, 1938

Portrait of Bob Graettinger, Pete Rugolo, and Stan Kenton, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of King Guion, 1938

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Dave Tough, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Tiny Grimes and Hugues Panassié
Portrait of Tiny Grimes and Hugues PanassiU, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of June Christy, Laurindo Almeida, Bob Gioga, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, and Harry Betts, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, and Harry Betts, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Toby Tyler, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Toby Tyler, 1938

Portrait of Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tiny Grimes, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Sam Donahue, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Adele Girard, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Sam Donahue and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of George Brunis and Tony Parenti, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of George Brunis and Tony Parenti, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Joe Shulman, Billy Exiner, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, Emil Terry, Lou Mucci, Eddie Zandy

Portrait of Bob Wilber, Johnny Glazel, Dick Wellstood, Charlie Traeger, and Ed Physe, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Joe Thomas and Eddie Wilcox, Loyal Charles Lodge No. 167, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Art Tatum, Vogue Room, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Art Tatum, Vogue Room, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Art Tatum, Rochester, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Art Tatum, Rochester, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1946

Portrait of Joe Thomas and Eddie Wilcox, Loyal Charles Lodge No. 167, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Henry Levine, Fort Myer, Arlington, Va. ca. Feb. 1943

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, June Christy, Laurindo Almeida, Bob Gioga, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Billy Taylor, Zutty Singleton, and Leonard Ware, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis
Portrait of , John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, and Miles Davis, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, Shelly Manne, Ray Wetzel, Chico Alvarez, Harry Betts, and Bob Gioga, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Billy Taylor, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Taylor, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Onyx, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Symphony Sid and Josh White, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Vivien Garry and Arv(in) Charles Garrison, Dixon's, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Lionel Hampton, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Lionel Hampton, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Justin Stone, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Justin Stone, 1938

Portrait of Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto Toby Hardwick(e), Harry Carney, Rex William Stewart, Sonny Greer, Wallace (Leon) Jones(?), and Ray Nance, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C

Portrait of Vivien Garry, New York, N.Y. Dixon's, ca. May 1947

Portrait of Henry Allen, New York, N.Y.(?), 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Henry Allen, New York, N.Y.(?), 1946

Portrait of Slam Stewart, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. 1946

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

Portrait of Buddy Stewart, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

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

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"Capturing the Soul of Music: A Journey Through Time and Melody" In Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994, artist Brian O'Connor immortalizes the passion and skill of musicians as they harmonize with their instruments. The vibrant energy emanating from the stage transports us to a world where music becomes an extension of our very being. Pat Martino's performance in 2009, captured by Alan John Ainsworth, showcases the profound connection between musician and instrument. Each note reverberates through his guitar strings, creating a symphony that resonates deep within our souls. Traveling back to Christmas Eve c1915, Stanhope A Forbes paints a heartwarming scene where music unites loved ones during times of joy and celebration. The melodies fill the air with warmth and nostalgia as families gather around pianos or violins to create cherished memories. McCoy Tyner's mesmerizing performance at Newport Jazz Festival in July 1978 captivates audiences with his mastery over the piano keys. Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough becomes a sanctuary for jazz enthusiasts who lose themselves in Tyner's spellbinding improvisations. "The Gordon Highlanders, " painted by an unknown artist in 1939, depicts Piper Findlater winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897. His bagpipes become more than just an instrument; they embody courage and resilience as he leads his comrades into battle with unwavering determination. The Band of Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsals symbolizes tradition and honor. Their synchronized movements echo through London streets while their instruments evoke pride among onlookers witnessing this grand display. Johan Zoffany's masterpiece "The Sharp Family" captures a moment frozen in time - a family united by their love for music-making. In this enchanting painting from 1779-1781 (1942), we witness how music transcends generations, bringing joy and harmony to every member of the family.