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Saxophone Collection (page 6)

In the heart of London's vibrant Soho district, a musical revolution was taking place

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Manufacture of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894)

Manufacture of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894)
XEE4178312 Manufacture of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894). Engraving in " The Illustrious Universe" from 1867

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Monthly dance at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Monthly dance at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York
MNY380941 Monthly dance at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York, 1926 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Comic postcard, Conductor and band Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Conductor and band Date: 20th century

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Saxophone and Trumpet Player, from White Bottoms, pub

Saxophone and Trumpet Player, from White Bottoms, pub
2632125 Saxophone and Trumpet Player, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Drayson Marsh and his Dance Band

Drayson Marsh and his Dance Band. 1939

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Two gentlemen in black tie perform La Danse Havas to the saxophone

Two gentlemen in black tie perform La Danse Havas to the saxophone
2632100 Two gentlemen in black tie perform La Danse Havas to the saxophone, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print), from White Bottoms, pub

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Gentleman in tails and white tie dances to two musicians playing saxophone

Gentleman in tails and white tie dances to two musicians playing saxophone
2632098 Gentleman in tails and white tie dances to two musicians playing saxophone, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Gentleman in white tie and gentleman in bowler hat try out dancing to jazz

Gentleman in white tie and gentleman in bowler hat try out dancing to jazz
2632097 Gentleman in white tie and gentleman in bowler hat try out dancing to jazz, as performed by two musicians playing saxophone and banjo, from White Bottoms, pub

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Jazz band on skis at Murren

Jazz band on skis at Murren
A jazz band gamely playing their instruments while on skis at Murren in Switzerland. Date: 1927

Background imageSaxophone Collection: R A Lister Military Band, Roman Baths, Bath

R A Lister Military Band, Roman Baths, Bath. Date: 1935

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Three gentlemen in Black Tie perform moves from the Charleston to a saxophone

Three gentlemen in Black Tie perform moves from the Charleston to a saxophone
2632101 Three gentlemen in Black Tie perform moves from the Charleston to a saxophone, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print), from White Bottoms, pub

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Two men in suits dancing while two musicians play the saxophone and trumpet

Two men in suits dancing while two musicians play the saxophone and trumpet
2632094 Two men in suits dancing while two musicians play the saxophone and trumpet, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: A Victorian die cut three dimensional greeting card of cats in uniforms playing musical

A Victorian die cut three dimensional greeting card of cats in uniforms playing musical
3605938 A Victorian die cut three dimensional greeting card of cats in uniforms playing musical instruments, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Two gentleman in black tie dancing to jazz, played by a musician on the saxophone

Two gentleman in black tie dancing to jazz, played by a musician on the saxophone
2632099 Two gentleman in black tie dancing to jazz, played by a musician on the saxophone, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Cossack music band in Russia in the 19th century

Cossack music band in Russia in the 19th century
LSE4087679 Cossack music band in Russia in the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: The National Exposition at Paris (engraving)

The National Exposition at Paris (engraving)
1096291 The National Exposition at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Exposition at Paris)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Mr. Sax is wounded by the black doctor. (Adolphe (Adolph) Sax

Mr. Sax is wounded by the black doctor. (Adolphe (Adolph) Sax
XEE4166554 Mr. Sax is wounded by the black doctor. (Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894). by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Saxophonist, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print)

Saxophonist, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print)
2632128 Saxophonist, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Saxophone Player, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print)

Saxophone Player, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print)
2632116 Saxophone Player, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Two men in black tie and woman in bright blue dress dance to two musicians playing jazz

Two men in black tie and woman in bright blue dress dance to two musicians playing jazz
2632113 Two men in black tie and woman in bright blue dress dance to two musicians playing jazz on brass instruments, from White Bottoms, pub

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Two men in black tie dance to a musician on the saxophone, from White Bottoms

Two men in black tie dance to a musician on the saxophone, from White Bottoms
2632105 Two men in black tie dance to a musician on the saxophone, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Ray Ventura and his Jazz band in the thirties (circa 1936-39) (b / w photo)

Ray Ventura and his Jazz band in the thirties (circa 1936-39) (b / w photo)
CHT267115 Ray Ventura and his Jazz band in the thirties (circa 1936-39) (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Portrait of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894)

Portrait of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894)
XEE4403890 Portrait of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax, inventor of the Saxophone (1814-1894). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Adolphe (Adolph) Sax

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Photograph of Jimmie Lunceford, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of Jimmie Lunceford, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Jimmie Lunceford. He is depicted in three quarters profile, in bust pose, looking towards the right side of the image

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Dr. Sax is in town

Dr. Sax is in town
Dragan Jovancevic

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Frank M. Saxophonist

Frank M. Saxophonist
Klaus Ratzer

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Mood with jazz

Mood with jazz
KZH

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Jazz

Jazz
Gonçalo Simões

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Silent Street

Silent Street
GertJan van Geerenstein

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day
Jian Wang

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Human Jukebox

Human Jukebox
Giacomo Bruno

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Life pieces

Life pieces
Gloria Salgado Gispert

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Just for me

Just for me
Jordi Bové Marco

Background imageSaxophone Collection: The Dave Clark Five performing in a studio. Circa 1964

The Dave Clark Five performing in a studio. Circa 1964

Background imageSaxophone Collection: A band playing at Beaulieu Jazz Festival. August 1959

A band playing at Beaulieu Jazz Festival. August 1959

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Singer Cleo Laine with her husband Johnny Dankworth. 19th March 1958

Singer Cleo Laine with her husband Johnny Dankworth. 19th March 1958

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Bandleader Johnny Dankworth and singer Cleo Laine gave away a big secret a few hours

Bandleader Johnny Dankworth and singer Cleo Laine gave away a big secret a few hours before they were pictured together at a BBC radio rehearsal. The secret - they were married on Tuesday

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Jazz musicians Lionel Hampton and Eddie Chamblee at the Colston Hall in 1956

Jazz musicians Lionel Hampton and Eddie Chamblee at the Colston Hall in 1956

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band on stage at the 6th National Jazz

Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band on stage at the 6th National Jazz and Blues Festival held at Windsor racecourse. 29th July 1966

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Denis Payton, saxophonist with the English pop rock group

Denis Payton, saxophonist with the English pop rock group, Dave Clark Five in a recording studio with the band. 2nd February 1964

Background imageSaxophone Collection: In harmony... Rastrick High School Concert Band, seen with head of music Mr Peter Lynch

In harmony... Rastrick High School Concert Band, seen with head of music Mr Peter Lynch (right) and headmaster Mr Peter Clark, who hold certificates won at the National Concert Band Festival

Background imageSaxophone Collection: North East Festivals Musicians David Etherington

North East Festivals Musicians David Etherington and Paul Evans launch the 21st Newcastle Jazz Festival 26 April 1995

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Jazz performer Stan Getz at Ronnie Scotts jazz club

Jazz performer Stan Getz at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Master tenor saxophonist © Mirrorpix © Mirrorpix

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Jazz performer Stan Getz at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Master tenor saxophonist

Jazz performer Stan Getz at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Master tenor saxophonist

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Johnny Dankworth saxophone Player at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival July 1981

Johnny Dankworth saxophone Player at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival July 1981

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409

Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409 West Indians seeking jobs © Mirrorpix 2002

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Johnny Dankworth jazz musician with saxophone. 1960

Johnny Dankworth jazz musician with saxophone. 1960

Background imageSaxophone Collection: Chelsea footballers Gianfranco Zola and Mark Hughes dressed as the Blues Brothers

Chelsea footballers Gianfranco Zola and Mark Hughes dressed as the Blues Brothers. 13th May 1997



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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.