Saxophone Collection (page 29)

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise June 1965 with singer Mark Wynter put their fingers in their ears as Actress Anna Dawson attempts to play the Saxophone

Mike Pickering from the pop group M-People circa 1997

5th national jazz and blues festival at Richmond, Chris Barber leads his orchestra

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise June 1965 with singer Mark Wynter put their fingers in their ears as Actress Anna Dawson attempts to play the Saxophone © Mirrorpix

5th national jazz and blues festival at Richmond, Chris Barber leads his orchestra

Soprano Saxophone
SOPRANO SAXOPHONE : one of a family of instruments invented about 1840 by a Frenchman, Adolphe Sax. Date: 1897

Chins Restaurant, Broadway, New York City, USA
Chins Restaurant, Broadway, corner of 44th Street, New York City, USA, with band instruments on the left and a dance floor on the right. Date: circa 1920

Sax Appeal by G. H. Heath
A young woman in a caf頯 r restaurant, sits entranced by a saxophone player who appears to be playing a tune just for her. Date: 1929

Saxs new musical instruments
The new saxhorn, trombone and saxophone: musical instruments developed by Adolphe Sax. Date: 1864

Aswad reggae band at Penwith, Cornwall
Members of the reggae band Aswad, including founder member Brinsley Forde (front row, left) relaxing offstage at Penwith, Cornwall, during an open air concert. Date: 1983

The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrations
Vivid illustration celebrating with entertainers celebrating and wishing good luck for the New Year of 1926. Date: 1926

Soldier Plays Saxophone
A French soldier with his saxophone Date: Early 20th Century

Central Cafe Orchestra, Juarez, Chihuaha, Mexico. The cafe at the time was owned bys G Gonzalez. Date: 1928

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

Advertisement for Wurlitzer musical instuments. Available for home trial, easy payment on credit available. Date: 1923

Wurlitzer advertisement, 1925
Girl of 13 makes $75 a week! Alice Higgie of Chicago made this amount weekly in vaudeville in the summer of 1924, thanks to her easy to play Wurlitzer saxophone. Send for your free book now!

Frank & Raymond Hills Los Angeles Dance Orchestra, previously resident at the Hotel Negresco, Nice, France. Their instruments include violin, saxophone, banjo, piano, drums, trombone and euphonium

Copenhagen, Denmark - Popular Band. Lot, Oheio, Sisse and Sabbar. They look as if they would put on a damn fine show! They performed at the Palm Court in the English Hotel in Copenhagen. Date: 1930

Pan by Laurie Tayler
A scene with a group of people ranging from a golfer, a tennis player and bathers all being attracted and led by the music that pan is playing on his saxophone. Date: 7th April 1926

HIGH SCHOOL BAND, c1944. A performance of the high school band, Greenbelt, Maryland. Photograph, c1944

WWII: BAND, c1943. American servicemen playing music onboard an aircraft carrier. Photograph, c1943

SAXOPHONE PLAYER, 2010. Herbert Bernett plays jazz on his saxophone in Mobile, Alabama. Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith, March 2010

Illustration of saxophone

COWBOY BAND, 1929. Lou Hoover greeting a cowboy marching band from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas at the White House, Washington, D.C. Photographed on 5 March 1929

SAXOPHONIST, 20th CENTURY. American photograph, early 20th century

Oboe and saxophone with music sheets, (B&W)

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In the heart of London's vibrant Soho district, a musical revolution was taking place. It was 1994, and Ronnie Scotts, the legendary jazz club on Frith Street, was alive with the soulful melodies of a saxophone. The artist behind this mesmerizing performance was none other than Brian O'Connor. Brian's saxophone skills transported the audience to another era, evoking memories of iconic moments in jazz history. His mastery of various musical instruments allowed him to channel the spirit of legends like Miles Davis and Humphrey Lyttelton. One such moment that echoed through time was captured by Brian Foskett in 1960 - the Miles Davis Quintet captivating audiences with their enchanting tunes. The silhouette of a stylish couple dancing in sync perfectly encapsulated the allure and rhythm that emanated from those Wurlitzer Saxophones. Jazz aficionados flocked to witness these unforgettable performances at venues around the world. In April 1991, Jackie McLean graced London's Jazz Cafe with his presence while Bud Shank enchanted crowds at The Hague's North Sea Jazz Festival in 2004. But it all began back in 1956 when Humphrey Lyttelton shared a stage with Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall in Bristol. Their harmonious collaboration left an indelible mark on music history and inspired countless aspiring saxophonists. The legacy continued as Ronnie Scott himself took center stage at The Old Place on Gerrard Street in London just three years later. Captured by Brian Foskett's lens, this image immortalized Ronnie Scott as one of jazz's most influential figures. Through these snapshots frozen in time, we can feel the passion and energy that radiates from every note played on a saxophone, and is an instrument that has become synonymous with jazz - its smooth tones intertwining effortlessly within improvisations and solos alike. So next time you find yourself in London, make your way to Ronnie Scotts on Frith Street.