Percussionist Collection (page 4)

Frank Holder, Charlwood Parish Hall, Charlwood, East Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Holder, Guyanan jazz singer and percussionist, Charlwood Parish Hall, Charlwood, East Sussex

Frank Holder, Jazz Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Holder, Guyanan jazz singer and percussionist, Jazz Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex

Frank Holder, Guyanan jazz singer and percussionist, Jazz Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex

Grenadiers a Cheval du Roi, Timpanist, 1814-15. Artist: Eugene Titeux
Grenadiers a Cheval du Roi, Timpanist, 1814-15. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Boy with Drum, 17th century

Gary Burton, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gary Burton Quartet, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Gary Burton, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gary Burton Quartet (Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez), Barbican, July 2010

Fraser West of Skerryvore playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Fraser West of Skerryvore playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Neil McDonald of James Edwyn & the Borrowed Band playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Neil McDonald of James Edwyn & the Borrowed Band playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Jos├® Tejedor and Javier Tejedor from the Spanish folk band Tejedor
Jose Tejedor (pipes) and Javier Tejedor (percussion) from the Spanish folk band Tejedor, based in Asturias. Photographed at the Piping Live! festival 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland

One man band, man in blue-and-yellow suit and top hat playing clarinet while carrying banjo on his shoulders, cymbals strapped to his knees and big drum on his back, front view

Gareth Thompson of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Gareth Thompson of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Che Beresford of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Che Beresford of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

David Robertson of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live in Scotland
David Robertson of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Fergal Scahill of We Banjo 3 playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Fergal Scahill of We Banjo 3 playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Alyn Cosker of Wolfstone playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Alyn Cosker of Wolfstone playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

A boy of 11 plays his drum at dawn on a backdrop of the Sao Paulo skyline. He is member of the social project Meninos do Morumbi; a project that was set up by percussionist Flavio Pimenta in 1996

The Frank Holder Trio
The jazz trio named after the singer and percussionist Frank Holder (b. 1925) used to play nightly at the Gattopardo in James Street. Date: 1966

Regional HQ band at LFB Headquarters, Lambeth
Group photograph of the Regional HQ band with their instruments at London Fire Brigade HQ. The purpose-built bandstand behind the band was incorporated in the original design brief of the Brigades

James Blades Timpanist
James Blades playing kettle drums at the Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

Imogen Holst with James Blades
Imogen Holst and James Blades in Orford Church, early July 1961, with the handbells used in Brittens Noyes Fludde Date: 1961

James Blades Score for Beggars Opera
The percussion part sketch for Act II of The Beggars Opera (not in Brittens hand, nor that of Imogen Holst). Almost certainly notes by James Blades. Date: 1963

James Blades teaching Suffolk Schoolchildrens Orchestra
James Blades helping two members of the Suffolk Schoolchildrens orchestra in rehearsal for Noyes Fludde at Orford Church on 5 July 1962 Date: 1961

James Blades with Paul Sacher
James Blades, percussionist, talking with Paul Sacher, conductor, during a rehearsal of the English Chamber Orchestra for the Aldeburgh Festival concert in the Jubilee Hall on 2 July 1961 Date: 1961

James Blades in rehearsal, Aldeburgh Festival
James Blades in rehearsal by the font of Aldeburgh Parish Church, Aldeburgh Festival Choral and Orchestral Concert, 24 June 1962 Date: 1962

Study of a Cymbal Player (pencil on paper)
XJF489004 Study of a Cymbal Player (pencil on paper) by Pars, William (1742-82); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Woman Calypso Percussionist
Hollywood, California: c. 1940. A woman calypso percussionist at her set of drums

Regional HQ band at LFB Headquarters, Lambeth
Group photograph of the Regional HQ band with their instruments at London Fire Brigade HQ. The purpose-built bandstand behind the band was incorporated in the original design brief of the Brigades

SISTRUM. A woman playing a sistrum, a percussion instrument used in ancient times by peoples of the Mediterranean. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TRIANGLE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

INDIAN PERCUSSIVE RATTLE. A rattle from India made of metal jingles in the shape of a crown. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TAMBOURINE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. A variety of ancient musical instruments. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

FINGER CYMBALS, 1723. A Coptic priest with finger cymbals used to accompany the chanting of prayers. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLAT CYMBALS, 1723. Flat cymbals used by the Armenians to accompany the chants of an important Mass. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBAL, 1723. An unlikely cymbal said by Bonanni to be preserved in the Museum of the Jesuit College in Rome. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Mammoth bone hut. Archaeologists inside a reconstruction of a hut made from bones and tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

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Percussionists are the heartbeat of music, adding rhythm and energy to every beat. From the traditional Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players in Sri Lanka to the legendary Max Roach captivating audiences at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, percussionists have a universal language that transcends borders. Even animals join in on the musical fun, as seen in the whimsical "Animal Band Good Night. " And who can forget Ringo Starr, the iconic English musician and Beatle whose drumming skills brought life to countless songs? In sports arenas like Hillsborough during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Leeds United and Birmingham City, percussion takes on a different form. The thunderous cheers from fans create an electrifying atmosphere akin to a well-coordinated drumline. The power of percussion extends beyond rock bands or football stadiums; it reaches even into pop culture history. The Monkees' energetic performances on stage during their concert in London back in July 1967 showcased how percussion can captivate audiences across generations. Traveling further south to Central America, we find ourselves immersed in Belize's vibrant culture. Here, a Qeqchi-Maya man skillfully plays the marimba, creating melodies that resonate with both tradition and innovation. As we explore vintage engravings from ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits (1897), we encounter playful letters such as "Puppet, " "Skittles, " and "Racket" – all reminding us of childhood joy found through rhythmic playfulness. And finally, let's not forget about Provencal music's tambourinaire – an embodiment of passion and heritage. This blood engraving by Jose Silbert captures their spirit beautifully while showcasing how percussion has been ingrained within cultural traditions throughout history. Whether it be through ancient rituals or modern-day concerts, percussionists continue to inspire us with their ability to create magic through beats. They remind us that rhythm is the universal language that unites us all, transcending time and space.