Gillespie Collection

Poster for Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank (3 - 28 June 2009)
JAZZ IN JUNE Dizzy (aka Dizzie) Gillespie

The Square and Gillespies Monument, Comber, Co Down
The Square and Monument to Major General Rollo Gillespie, Comber, Co Down, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1904

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie, 1947

Mr R. H. Gillespie, Managing Director, London Hippodrome
R. H. Gillespie, managing director of the London Hippodrome from 1919 and director of Moss Empires Ltd, caricatured by Nerman in The Tatler. Date: 1926

Chelsea Follies Revue by Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell
Chelsea Follies Revue devised by Archibald de Bear (1882 - 1959) and Reginald Arkell (1889 - 1962). Presented by R.H. Gillespie with music by Wolseley Charles (1889 - 1962)

An American cartoon of 1892 by Joseph Keppler showing Secretary of State James G
B. HARRISON CARTOON, 1892. An American cartoon of 1892 by Joseph Keppler showing Secretary of State James G. Blaine (as Poes Raven)

Keswick, Cumbria - The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel
The English Lakes - The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel, Keswick - J. Gillespie, Proprietor. " Lighted throughout by electricity". Date: circa 1909

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

Music cover, La Bota, sung by Monica Lewis
Music cover, La Bota, words by Haven Gillespie II, music by Charles Wolcott, sung by Monica Lewis in MGM film The Strip Date: 1951

James Gillespie Blaine, 1830 - 1893. American statesman and Republican politician
2603450 James Gillespie Blaine, 1830 - 1893. American statesman and Republican politician. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891 by English School, (19th century)

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Eastern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger) on tree trunk Date: 19/11/2012

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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) adult at feeder Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) females feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) females feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) female feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) female feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) female feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) females feeding at flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) female feeding at red salvia flowers, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

Jason Gillespie, Brett Lee & Glenn Mcgrath Australia 3rd Test, The Ashes Old Trafford, Manchester 12 August 2005 Date: 12 August 2005

Jason Gillespie Australia & New South Wales 14 May 1997 Date: 14 May 1997

Edward Gillespie Managing Director Gold Cup Day, Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2012 GOLD CUP DAY, CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE, ENGLAND

Jason Gillespie - Australian cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

John Birks "Dizzy"Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader
John Birks " Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer. (Picture) Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Man at Fort Belvedere near Ascot. 5th June 1963

Inauguration of the Gillespie Monument, at Comber, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Gillespie Monument, at Comber, 1845. Opening of a memorial in County Down, (now Northern) Ireland. The [Rollo Gillespie] Monument itself is a beautiful Grecian pillar

Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexendra Palace, London, 1979

Black Dress and Feather Date: 1915

Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. Creator: A Cruse
Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. View of the hospital founded by Scottish snuff and tobacco merchant and philanthropist James Gillespie

Sonny Stitt and Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, 1979. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sonny Stitt and Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, 1979

Dizzy Gillespie and Chuck Mangione, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, with Chuck Mangione, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985

Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Alexandra Palace, 1979. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Jazz, Alexandra Palace, 1979

Dizzy Gillespie, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, London, 1973

Dana Gillespie, Barry Cryer Centre, Carshalton, 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dana Gillespie, English actress, singer and songwriter, Barry Cryer Centre, Carshalton, 1991

Gillespie Dizzy, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

Dizzy Gillespie, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dizzy Gillespie, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1985. Gillespie is regarded as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time

Dennis Matthews, Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Dennis Matthews, Managing Director of Crescendo International, with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, July 1979

Dizzy Gillespie and guitarist Rodney Jones on stage, Beaulieu, Hampshire, July 1977

Dennis Matthews of Crescendo International with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, London, 1979
Dennis Matthews of Crescendo International with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979
Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Dizzy Gillespie meeting baby Gary Colfer at Knebworth, Hertfordshire, July 1982. Artist
Dizzy Gillespie meeting baby Gary Colfer at Knebworth, Hertfordshire, July 1982. The babys aunt and uncle Pat and Tony Shelvington kept the Lytton Arms pub in Old Knebworth

Dizzy Gillespies concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dizzy Gillespies concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1 November 1985. Conductor Robert Farnon welcoming drummer Martin Drew

Dizzy Gillespie playing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dizzy Gillespie playing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1 November 1985. The conductor is Robert Farnon and Martin Drew is on drums

Dizzy Gillespie performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dizzy Gillespie performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1 November 1985

Dizzy Gillespie peforming with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dizzy Gillespie peforming with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London 1 November 1985

Sunderland Association Football Club, 1894-95
Sunderland Association Football Club committee and players, league champions in the 1894-95 season: Wallace (Financial Secretary), Dodds (Trainer), McNeil, Doig, Wilson, Gow, McCreadie, Henderson

The Writing on the Wall. American lithograph cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1884
BLAINE CARTOON, 1884. The Writing on the Wall. American lithograph cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1884, depicting prominent Republicans at a modern-day Belshazzars feast

The Boss Puzzle: American political cartoon, 1880, showing Republican Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York blocking his
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. The " Boss" Puzzle: American political cartoon, 1880, showing Republican Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York blocking his rival political boss

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"Gillespie: A Jazz Icon and Cultural Phenomenon" Step into the world of Gillespie, a name that resonates with jazz enthusiasts and history buffs alike. From the vibrant posters of the Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank in 2009 to the majestic Square and Gillespies Monument in Comber, Co Down, this name carries a legacy worth exploring. One cannot mention Gillespie without acknowledging his collaboration with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. In a captivating photograph from 1947, we witness their electrifying performance on stage, where their voices harmonize effortlessly. But Gillespie's influence extends beyond music. The Chelsea Follies Revue by Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell showcases how he transcended genres to become an emblem of entertainment culture. Delving deeper into history, we encounter an intriguing political cartoon from 1892 featuring Secretary of State James G. Blaine as Poes Raven denying President Benjamin Harrison a second term. Here lies another facet of Gillespie's impact - intertwining politics and artistry. Traveling across borders, Keswick in Cumbria presents us with The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel - perhaps a place where melodies inspired by they were born or shared among fellow musicians. The enchantment continues through Monica Lewis' rendition of "La Bota, " depicted on a mesmerizing music cover. This serves as yet another testament to how Gillespie's influence permeated various artistic mediums throughout time. Even sports find themselves touched by his aura; Sunderland Association Football Club proudly displays its identity from 1894-95 alongside caricatures created during WW1 at a gas school by Lieut. Fred May - reminding us that even amidst conflict, music can unite hearts. Lastly, let us not forget James Gillespie Blaine himself - an American statesman who left an indelible mark on Republican politics during his time. His presence adds depth to our exploration of the Gillespie legacy, showcasing how this name transcends boundaries.