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In a classroom setting some young men and a woman sit against a wall and listen to their tutor Owen Bryce (unseen) during a jazz/swing evening class held by the Workers Educational Association, London circa 1963

WEA Jazz Class

In a classroom setting some young men and a woman sit against a wall and listen to their tutor Owen Bryce (unseen) during a jazz/swing evening class held by the Workers Educational Association, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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Inside Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club of 39 Gerrard Street, London, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk sits at a table with Melody Maker journalist Max Jones. In the background of the image London photographer Val Wilmer can be seen framing a shot with her camera, circa 1963

Roland Kirk Max Jones

Inside Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club of 39 Gerrard Street, London, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk sits at a table with Melody Maker journalist Max Jones. In the background of the image London photographer Val Wilmer can be seen framing a shot with her camera, circa 1963 Gallery:
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In a classroom setting young men and women sit around a desk: in front of a blackboard containing the names of famous jazz musicians is their tutor Owen Bryce, a cornet player with the George Webb Dixielanders, London circa 1963

Bryce Class

In a classroom setting young men and women sit around a desk: in front of a blackboard containing the names of famous jazz musicians is their tutor Owen Bryce, a cornet player with the George Webb Dixielanders, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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A signed print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

A signed print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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An Edition Print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands, photographed in close up, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

An Edition Print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands, photographed in close up, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Dave Brubeck

A print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Louis Armstrong

A print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

John Lennon Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Brian Jones Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Frank Sinatra

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Joe Williams

American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington looks at sheet music during band rehearsals before a performance at The Astoria, Finsbury Park, London circa 1962

Duke Ellington

American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington looks at sheet music during band rehearsals before a performance at The Astoria, Finsbury Park, London circa 1962 Gallery:
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A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

John Coltrane

A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Ronnie Scott, London circa 1963

Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962

Alexis Korner recording in a London studio, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962 Gallery:
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British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964

Cleo Laine and John Dankworth onstage, London circa 1964

British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964 Gallery:
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American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk at the piano

American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962

Lucky Thompson outside Ronnie Scott’s

Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Jimmy Smith and Val Wilmer

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Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965

Louis Armstrong Smiles

Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965 Gallery:
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American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963

Sonny Boy Williamson

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963 Gallery:
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Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963

Edith Kirk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ronnie Scott

Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964

Dave Brubeck

American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964 Gallery:
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L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers, Peewee Madison

L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963 Gallery:
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A man playing a steel pan drum with Ping Pong Irwin on the side is surrounded by crowds during the Aldermaston to London march culmination rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday 1964

Ping Pong Irwin

A man playing a steel pan drum with Ping Pong Irwin on the side is surrounded by crowds during the Aldermaston to London march culmination rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday 1964 Gallery:
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Image © Adam Ritchie Photography, reproduced with kind permission

Hoppy’s Happening

Image © Adam Ritchie Photography, reproduced with kind permission Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon in close up

Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Copy of a newspaper advertisement for the UFO club at 31 Tottenham Court Road. Text reads: Beautiful Sound Light Touch StarEye BodyTaste Everyone Is Saying SoÉ UFO Now-All Night-Till The First Trains Run ¥ Feature Movie

UFO Advert

Copy of a newspaper advertisement for the UFO club at 31 Tottenham Court Road. Text reads: Beautiful Sound Light Touch StarEye BodyTaste Everyone Is Saying SoÉ UFO Now-All Night-Till The First Trains Run ¥ Feature Movie Gallery:
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Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats

Two Straws

Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon squiggles

Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A smartly dressed male and female couple dance in front of the Tony Brown Band after a speech by legendary cricketer Sir Learie Constantine, Trinidad's High Commissioner, at a black cultural event in London, circa 1963-4

Tony Brown Band

A smartly dressed male and female couple dance in front of the Tony Brown Band after a speech by legendary cricketer Sir Learie Constantine, Trinidad's High Commissioner, at a black cultural event in London, circa 1963-4 Gallery:
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American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson plays harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963

Sonny Boy Williamson

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson plays harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background

Thelonius Monk

American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background Gallery:
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Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers

Paul McCartney and fan

Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers Gallery:
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During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes

John Lennon leans

During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes Gallery:
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Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club, plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smiles

Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club, plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962 Gallery:
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American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk on saxophone and British jazz pianist Stan Tracey during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Stan Tracey

American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk on saxophone and British jazz pianist Stan Tracey during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961

Eric Dolphy and Dizzy Gillespie

American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961 Gallery:
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American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK

Reverend Gary Davis

American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK Gallery:
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American musician Ray Charles sits at the piano on stage and faces the audience, with several band members in the background, circa 1963

Ray Charles sings

American musician Ray Charles sits at the piano on stage and faces the audience, with several band members in the background, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963

Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962

Blues Inc. gig

Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

John Lennon sunglasses

A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

George Harrison profile

George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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Photographer and journalist on the jazz scene Val Wilmer looks at and holds a 35mm camera, seen through a closed window, circa 1965

Val Wilmer framed

Photographer and journalist on the jazz scene Val Wilmer looks at and holds a 35mm camera, seen through a closed window, circa 1965 Gallery:
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Photographer and journalist on the jazz scene Val Wilmer looks at and holds a 35mm camera, circa 1965

Val Wilmer side shot

Photographer and journalist on the jazz scene Val Wilmer looks at and holds a 35mm camera, circa 1965 Gallery:
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