Saxophonist Collection

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

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

Jackie McLean, Jazz Cafe, London, April 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jackie McLean, Jazz Cafe, London, April 1991

Bud Shank, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett
Bud Shank, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Art Blakey Sextet, Jazz Expo, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Art Blakey Sextet, Jazz Expo, London, 1968

Pharoah Sanders, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 3 / 88. Creator: Brian O Connor
Pharoah Sanders, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 3/88

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

JOHN COLTRANE (1926-1967). American jazz saxophonist and composer. Photograph, 1962

Ronnie Scott, The Old Place, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ronnie Scott, " The Old Place", Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington Band, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington Band, 1962

Bob Berg, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, May, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Bob Berg, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, May, 1993

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, 1962

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Stan Tracey (piano) and Art Themen (tenor saxophone) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1992

Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1979

Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. Creator: Denis Williams
Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982

Eric Dixon, American jazz tenor saxophonist, flautist, composer and arranger, 1980s

Ronnie Scott, Jazz Expo, Hammersmith, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ronnie Scott, Jazz Expo, Hammersmith, London, 1968

Frank Wess, 1960s. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Wess, American jazz saxophonist and flautist, 1960s. Wess is remembered for his time in Count Basies band from the early 1950s into the 1960s

Art Hickman, 1919 or 1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Art Hickman, 1919 or 1920. Shows Art Hickman's Orchestra, likely during their 1919-20 New York tour. Band members pictured include: Steve Douglas, violin, Walt Roesner, trumpet, Fred Kaufmann

The Dave Clark Five performing in a studio. Circa 1964

Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine at The Variety Club of Great Britain annual show business awards ceremony at The London Savoy Hotel

Roxy Music pop group on stage 1981

American rock and roll star Fats Domino at the piano on the stage of the Saville Theatre in London as he prepares for the evening show with Gerry and The Pacemakers

Bob Wilber and Joanne Pug Horton Blackpool Jazz Party 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Bob Wilber and Joanne Pug Horton Blackpool Jazz Party 2007

Wayne Shorter, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Charlie Rouse Quartet, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Charlie Rouse Quartet, London, 1961

Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, London, 1962

Candy Dulfer, Mstricht Jazz Festival, Netherlands, 1992. Creator: Brian Foskett
Candy Dulfer, Mstricht Jazz Festival, Netherlands, 1992

John Handy, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet, London Tour, early 1960s. Creator: Brian Foskett
The Gerry Mulligan Quartet, London Tour, early 1960s; with Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Crow and Dave Bailey

Stan Getz, Marquee Club, London, c1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Stan Getz, Marquee Club, London, c1963

Sonny Rollins, Klooks Kleek Club, Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, London, 1967. Creator
Sonny Rollins, Klooks Kleek Club, Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, London, 1967

Roland Kirk, Black Prince, Bexley, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Roland Kirk, Black Prince, Bexley, London, 1967

Randy Brecker and Michael Brecker (sax), Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, Aug 2001

Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)
1705941 Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo); (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922 (left))

American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922
1699628 American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922; (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922)

Every Soul is a Melody
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Musician Portrait Series
Hans ML Spiegel

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

Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Georgie Auld, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Serge Chaloff, Georgie Auld, Red Rodney, and Tiny Kahn, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Gerry Mulligan, ca. 1980s. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gerry Mulligan, ca. 1980s

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Jimmie Lunceford, William P. Gottlieb, and Gene Krupa, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947

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

Portrait of Sam Donahue, Stan Kenton, Nick Callonus, and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. c.Dec. 1946
Portrait of Sam Donahue, , Nick Callonus, and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Sam Donahue and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sam Donahue and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Herb Abramson, National studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Dick Stabile, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dick Stabile, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Tab Smith, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tab Smith, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Rod Raffel, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rod Raffel, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Boyd Raeburn, Edwin A. Finckel's home, Greenwich Village, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Tony Pastor, Hotel Edison(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tony Pastor, Hotel Edison(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947

Portrait of Bill Harris and Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home... N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Bill Harris and Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Lionel Hampton and Arnett Cobb, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lionel Hampton and Arnett Cobb, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bud Freeman, Eddie Condon's(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Rex William Stewart...Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Rex William Stewart, Adele Girard, Harry Carney, Barney Bigard, and Joe Marsala, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Harry Carney, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Harry Carney, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Pete Brown, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Brown, 1938

Portrait of Rex William Stewart and Charlie Barnet, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

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In the world of jazz, the saxophonist reigns supreme, captivating audiences with their soulful melodies and improvisational prowess. From iconic performances to intimate club gigs, these talented musicians have left an indelible mark on the genre. One such moment in history was when the Miles Davis Quintet took to the stage in 1960. Led by the legendary Miles Davis himself, this ensemble pushed boundaries and redefined jazz as we know it. The photograph captured by Brian Foskett immortalizes this groundbreaking performance. Another unforgettable encounter occurred at Colston Hall in Bristol back in 1956. Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet joined forces for a mesmerizing collaboration that left fans awestruck. Their chemistry was palpable, creating a musical experience that transcended time. Brian O'Connor's lens transported us to London's Jazz Cafe in April 1991 where Jackie McLean showcased his extraordinary talent on the saxophone. His expressive playing filled every corner of the venue, leaving listeners spellbound. The North Sea Jazz Festival witnessed Bud Shank's virtuosity firsthand in 2004. With his saxophone as his weapon of choice, Shank effortlessly blended genres and captivated audiences with each note he played. Ronnie Scott's iconic jazz club became a hub for saxophonists like Dexter Gordon who graced its stage in 1959. Brian Foskett's photograph captures Gordon's magnetic presence as he commanded attention from all corners of the room. Harry Bence brought his saxophone skills to life at Hatfield's Forum Theatre in Hertfordshire during a memorable performance in 1984. His passion for music shone through every breath he took into that instrument. Stan Tracey and Art Themen united their talents at The Fairway in Welwyn Garden City during an enchanting night of music-making in 1992. Their harmonious interplay demonstrated why they were considered masters of their craft.