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The National Jazz Archive: A Timeless Collection of Musical Legends Step into the world of jazz through the lens of Brian Foskett

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Elvin Jones, c1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Elvin Jones, c1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones, c1968

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Buddy Rich, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Buddy Rich, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, London, 1967

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Tony Hadley, c2010. Creator: Brian Foskett

Tony Hadley, c2010. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tony Hadley, c2010. Lead singer of the New Romantic band Spandau Ballet who launched a solo career following the groups split in 1990

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Joe Morello, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Joe Morello, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Joe Morello, London, 1968

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Paul Chambers, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett

Paul Chambers, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Paul Chambers, 1960

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: B. B. King, Mstricht Jazz Festival, the Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett

B. B. King, Mstricht Jazz Festival, the Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
B.B.King, Mstricht Jazz Festival, the Netherlands, 1991

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett

Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett

Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Maynard Ferguson, 2000. Creator: Brian Foskett

Maynard Ferguson, 2000. Creator: Brian Foskett
Maynard Ferguson, 2000

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Lee Morgan, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett

Lee Morgan, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Lee Morgan, 1961

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Astrud Gilberto, Mstricht Jazz Mecca, Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett

Astrud Gilberto, Mstricht Jazz Mecca, Netherlands, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Astrud Gilberto, Mstricht Jazz Mecca, Netherlands, 1991

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Ben Riley, BBC TV Recording Jazz Goes to College Cambridge, 1966. Creator

Ben Riley, BBC TV Recording Jazz Goes to College Cambridge, 1966. Creator
Ben Riley, BBC TV Recording " Jazz Goes to College" Cambridge, 1966

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Peggy Lee, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett

Peggy Lee, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, London, 1961

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Long John Baldry, 100 Club, London, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett

Long John Baldry, 100 Club, London, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Long John Baldry, 100 Club, London, 1993

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Creator: Brian Foskett

Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Creator: Brian Foskett
Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Simone was an American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist

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

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett

Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Oscar Peterson, Wembley Town Hall, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Oscar Peterson, Wembley Town Hall, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Oscar Peterson, Wembley Town Hall, London, 1968

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Ron Carter, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2003. Creator: Brian Foskett

Ron Carter, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2003. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ron Carter, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2003

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, 4th National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond, 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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Peggy Lee, c1961. Creator: Brian Foskett

Peggy Lee, c1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, c1961

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Peggy Lee, Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, St Jamess, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Don Lusher, Bobby Lambe, Milt Bernhart, Kenton Rendevous, Egham, Surrey, 2000

Don Lusher, Bobby Lambe, Milt Bernhart, Kenton Rendevous, Egham, Surrey, 2000

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Ronnie Scott, The Old Place, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Maceo Parker, 2000. Creator: Brian Foskett

Maceo Parker, 2000. Creator: Brian Foskett
Maceo Parker, American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, 2000. Best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994. Creator: Brian Foskett

Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: John Sheridan, Nairn International Jazz Festival, Scotland, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett

John Sheridan, Nairn International Jazz Festival, Scotland, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Sheridan, Nairn International Jazz Festival, Scotland, 2004

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Ella Fitzgerald, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett

Ella Fitzgerald, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ella Fitzgerald, London, 1963

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Daniel Smithson, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

Daniel Smithson, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Daniel Smithson, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor

Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Aleksandra Topczewska, Mark Kavuma and David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023
Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
David Kayode, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Alex Ho, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

Alex Ho, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Alex Ho, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023
Aleksandra Topczewska, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023

Background imageNational Jazz Archive Collection: Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023

Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, Oct 2023. Creator: Brian O'Connor
Mark Kavuma, Gary Crosby Sextet, National Jazz Archive, Loughton, Essex, October 2023



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The National Jazz Archive: A Timeless Collection of Musical Legends Step into the world of jazz through the lens of Brian Foskett, a visionary creator who captured iconic moments in music history. From London to Los Angeles, his photographs have immortalized some of the greatest names in jazz. In 1967, Buddy Rich's drumming prowess took center stage at a London performance. Foskett's snapshot freezes time, showcasing Rich's unparalleled talent and passion for his craft. Paul Chambers' bass playing resonated with audiences in 1960 as Foskett expertly framed this momentous occasion. The photograph captures not only Chambers' skill but also the essence of an era defined by its groundbreaking musicianship. Joe Morello graced London with his presence in 1968, leaving audiences mesmerized by his virtuosity on the drums. Foskett's image encapsulates Morello's energy and charisma that made him a legend among jazz enthusiasts. The Royal Albert Hall witnessed an unforgettable gathering in 1989 when Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. , and Liza Minnelli shared their talents on one stage. Foskett masterfully captures this historic event, preserving forever the magic created by these three legendary performers. B. B. King brought his soulful blues to Mstricht Jazz Festival in the Netherlands during 1991. Through Foskett's lens, we witness King pouring out raw emotion from every note he played—a testament to his enduring legacy as "The King of Blues. " Jack DeJohnette commanded attention at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London during 1989 with his extraordinary drumming skills. In this photograph, Foskett showcases DeJohnette’s artistry and intensity that captivated all who were fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. Miles Davis Quintet transported listeners back to 1960 with their innovative soundscapes.