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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MUSIC III (NOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)
Francis Calderon

Bo Rabbit
Don Bodat

Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) launches an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Peanuts Hucko, Jack Lesberg, and Max Kaminsky, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

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

Portrait of William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

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

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Duke Ellington and Junior Raglin, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington and Junior Raglin, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

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

Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Sarah Vaughan, Café Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sarah Vaughan, CafU Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Charlie Spivak and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Spivak and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Buddy Rich, Arcadia Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Buddy Rich, Arcadia Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Phil Moore and John (O.) Levy, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Phil Moore and John (O.) Levy, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Enric Madriguera, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Enric Madriguera, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. June 1947

Portrait of Enric Madriguera, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Enric Madriguera, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. June 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Conte Candoli, and Emmett Carls, Esquire Club...N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947
Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Conte Candoli, and Emmett Carls, Esquire Club, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

It's In the Air, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
It's In the Air, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents - It's In the Air - A Satire on Amateur Broadcasts - 15 Professionals - 14 Pc

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 Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. c1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Johnny Desmond and Helen Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Johnny Desmond and Helen Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

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"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.