Mic Collection

Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, Sep 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, Sep 1993

Robert Cray, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Band, Sage Theatre, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 15 July 2008

Lonnie Donegan on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1979

George Melly on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1983

Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964

Bacteria found on mobile phone, SEM
Bacteria found on mobile phone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria cultured from a mobile phone. Tests have revealed the average handset carries 18 times more potentially harmful

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

BBC broadcast from the aviary at London Zoo, 20th century. Officials of the British Broadcasting Corporation, preparing to broadcast sounds from the aviary at London Zoo

Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, 4th National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond, London, 1964
Mick Jagger and the Roling Stones, 4th National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond, London, 1964

Peggy Lee, Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, St Jamess, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, St James s, London, 1961

American singer Sarah Vaughan at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1981

Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967

Radio presenter with giant snail
Radio presenter comes face to face with a giant snail -- a surprise guest on his show. Date: circa 1970s

Michael Chapman, folk and rock performer

Wayne Shorter, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, London, 1976

Wynton Marsalis, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wynton Marsalis, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988

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

Claire Martin, Kenton Rendezvous, Egham, Surrey, 2000. Creator: Brian Foskett
Claire Martin, Kenton Rendezvous, Egham, Surrey, 2000

Joy #003
Anders Samuelsson

Bo Rabbit
Don Bodat

Picture shows Jeff Lynne, lead singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra (also known as ELO) performing at The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Ella Fitzgerald, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1981

Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962

Michel Petrucciani, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998. Creator: Brian Foskett
Michel Petrucciani, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998

Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941) became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her DH60 Moth aeroplane Jason

Louis Armstrong and Tyree Glenn, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong and Tyree Glenn, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Imelda May, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Imelda May, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014

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

Barbara Thompson, Knebworth Jazz Festival, Hertfordshire, July, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Barbara Thompson, Knebworth Jazz Festival, Hertfordshire, July, 1981

Clare Teal, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Clare Teal, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Jacqui Dankworth, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jacqui Dankworth, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre, 2009

Laura Mvula, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Laura Mvula, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2014

MUSIC III (NOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)
Francis Calderon

Lemar
Ian Robinson

King of Rock'n'Roll
Artem Pozdniakov

Bossa Singer
pomodorosa

the little prince
Jan Scheunders

Arch Enemy - Color
Stefan Nielsen

Broadcast tower at Howard University during commencement exercises, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Broadcast tower at Howard University during commencement exercises

Japanese Tourists. Creator: Viet Chu
Japanese Tourists

Kurt Cobain. Creator: Dan Springer
Kurt Cobain

George Carlin. Creator: Dan Springer
George Carlin

Charles Barkeley. Creator: Dan Springer
Charles Barkeley

General Dwight D. Eisenhower at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1946. A visit by General Eisenhower to the AERL (now known as John H)

Stan Tracey, Globe Theatre London, 03 / 07 / 2000. Creator: Brian O Connor
Stan Tracey, Globe Theatre London, 03/07/2000

Cordless microphone used by Rakim to record The 18th Letter, 1997. Creator: Shure
A wireless microphone used by Rakim to record the album " The 18th Letter" (1997). The hand-held microphone has a circular silver mesh wire grill covering the foam interior of

Zero G
Shane Peterson

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Capturing the Soul of Music: A Journey Through Time and Sound" In a mesmerizing performance at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire on April 8th, 1983, George Melly takes center stage. The mic in his hand becomes an extension of his soul as he effortlessly belts out jazz melodies that resonate with the audience. Count Basie's presence is commanding as he graces the stage in Chatham, Kent in 1967. With every note played and every word sung into the mic, he transports listeners to a world where rhythm reigns supreme. At Ronnie Scotts in Soho, London during September 1993, Billy Higgins and David Williams create magic through their instruments. The mic captures their harmonious collaboration as they weave intricate melodies that captivate all who listen. Toots Thielemans enchants Ronnie Scotts' audience in London during 1978. His mastery over his instrument shines through as he breathes life into each note that resonates from the mic held close to him by Brian O Connor. The Rolling Stones electrify Richmond, London at the 4th National Jazz and Blues Festival in 1964. Mick Jagger's magnetic energy reverberates through the crowd as he commands attention with every word amplified by the trusty old microphone. Peggy Lee exudes elegance at Pigalle Club in Piccadilly St James's during her performance captured by Brian Foskett back in 1961. Her silky voice dances effortlessly across each syllable projected through her trusted companion -the microphone- enchanting all those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. While music has its own timeless allure, even microphones have stories beyond stages and studios. In a surprising twist away from musical performances lies an SEM image revealing bacteria found on a mobile phone's surface—a reminder of how technology connects us both musically and biologically.