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John Lennon and Rickenbacker
1960s196339 Gerrard StreetAmericanB+Wblack and whiteBritishcomposerfamousinteriorjazzjournalismjournalistLondonMax JonesMelody MakermusicphotographerpianistpublicationRahsaan Roland KirkRonnie ScottRonnie Scott's Jazz ClubsaxophoneSohoSwinging SixtiesVal Wilmer
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
1960s1965AmericanB+Wballadsblack and whitecroonereasy listeningfamousfestivalfilm starFrank Sinatrajazzjazz musicjazz musiciansmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stageRat PackRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965
1960s1965AmericanB+Wbig bandblack and whitebluesfamousfestivaljazzjazz musicjazz musiciansJoe WilliamsmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stageRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965
1960s1962AmericanB+Wbandleaderblack and whitecomposerDuke EllingtonfamousFinsbury Park AstoriajazzLondonmusicpianistrehearsalscoresheet musicSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1965AmericanB+Wband leaderblack and whiteblues musicblues musicianscomposerdouble bassfamousfestivaljazz and bluesJohn ColtranemusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stageRhode IslandsaxophonesaxophonistSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1963AmericanB+Wbebopblack and whiteexteriorfamousGerrard Streetjazzjazz and blues musicjazz clubjazz musiciansLondonmusicmusiciansownerRahsaan Roland KirkRonnie ScottssaxophoneSohostreetSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1962Alexis KorneramplifierB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musicianscigaretteequipmentfamousguitarjamLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusiciansrecordingrehearsalsingersmokingSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1964arrangerB+Wbandbandleaderbebopblack and whiteBritishCleo Lainecomposerfamousfilmjazzjazz musicjazz musiciansJohn Dankworthmarriagemicrophonemusicmusicianson stageperformrehearsalscoresingersmileSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1963AmericanB+Wblack and whitecomposerfamousinstrumentsjazzkeyboardLondonmusicpianistpianoplayingpracticeRahsaan Roland KirkrehearsalRonnie ScottsSwinging Sixties
American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963
1960s196239 Gerrard StreetAmericanB+Wblack and whitecoolfamousjazzjazz and blues musicjazz clubjazz musiciansLondonLucky ThompsonmusicmusiciansRonnie ScottssaxophoneSohoSwinging Sixtiestenor sax
Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962
1960s1963AmericanB+Wblack and whitebluesblues harmonicablues musicblues musicianfamousharmonicaLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusicianon stagesingersongwriterSonny Boy WilliamsonSwinging Sixties
American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963
1960s196339 Gerrard StreetAmericanB+Wblack and whiteBritishcomposerEdith KirkexteriorfamousjazzLondonmusicpianistRahsaan Roland KirkRonnie ScottRonnie ScottssaxophoneSohoSwinging Sixties
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
09 June 19641960s1964AmericanB+WBBC2-TV Jazz 625black and whiteDave BrubeckDave Brubeck QuartetfamousimprovisationjazzkeyboardLondonmusicmusicianon stagepianorehearsalstudioSwinging Sixtiestelevision
American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964
1960s1965AmericanB+Wblack and whiteblues musicblues musiciansfamousfestivalguitarharmonicaJames Cottonjazz and bluesLouis MyersMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stagePeewee MadisonRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965
1960s1965AmericanB+WBBC TV TheatreBBC-TVblack and whitecomposerfamousimprovisationjazzjazz musiciansJune 03 1965LondonLouis ArmstrongmusicmusiciansprogrammerecordingrehearsalShepherds BushsmilestagestudioSwinging Sixtiestrumpet
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
1960s1962AmericanB+Wblack and whiteDexter Gordonfamousjazzjazz and blues musicjazz clubjazz musiciansLondonmusicmusicianson stageRonnie ScottÕssaxophoneSwinging Sixtiestenor sax
Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962
1960s1962AmericanB+Wbebopblack and whiteDexter Gordonfamousflashjazzjazz and blues musicjazz clubjazz musicianslightLondonmusicmusicianson stageRonnie ScottÕssaxophoneSwinging Sixtiestenor saxtrails
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
1960s19631964B+Wbig bandblack and whiteCarribeancouplecricketerculturedancingdrumsfashionJamaicanjazzLondonmusicmusicianspianosaxophoneSwinging SixtiesTony Brown BandTrinidadWest Indian
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
1960s1963B+Wblack and whiteBritishcomposerfamousjazzkeyboardLondonMarquee Clubmusicon stagepianistplayingpoetryStan TraceySwinging Sixties
During a Jazz and poetry gig at the Marquee Club, British jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey plays piano in close-up, circa 1963
1960s1963AmericanB+Wblack and whitebluesblues harmonicablues musicblues musicianfamousharmonicaLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusicianon stagesingersongwriterSonny Boy WilliamsonSwinging Sixties
American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson plays harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963
1960s1965AmericanB+WBBC-TVblack and whitecomposerfamousimprovisationjazzJazz 625jazz musiciansLondonMarch 14 1965Marquee ClubmusicmusicianspianoprogrammerecordingSwinging SixtiestechniciansThelonious MonkWardour Street
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
1960s1964ABCarrivalB+Wblack and whitechaoscrowdcryingexteriorfamousfanguitaristhysteriaLondonmobmusicmusiciansPaul McCartneyphotographerspop musicrehearsalSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
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
1960s1964ABCB+Wbandblack and whitefamousJohn LennonLondonmusicmusiciansperformancelpop musicrehearsalsingersmokessmokingsongwriterstudioSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe BeatlesTV
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
1960s1962Alexis KornerB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansfamousguitarLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesmilingSwinging Sixties
Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club,  plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962
1960s1963AmericanB+Wblack and whiteBritishcomposerfamousinstrumentsjazzkeyboardLondonmusicon stagepianistplayingRahsaan Roland KirkRonnie ScottssaxophoneStan TraceySwinging Sixties
American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk on saxophone and British jazz pianist Stan Tracey during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963
1960s1962AmericanB+Wbandleaderblack and whitecomposerDuke EllingtonfamousjazzLondonmusicpianistrehearsalsmokessmokingSwinging Sixties
American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington sits and smokes during band rehearsals in London, circa 1962
1960s1961AmericanB+Wbandleaderblack and whitecomposerDizzy GillespieEric Dolphyfamousfluteinstrumentsjazzjazz musiciansLondonmusicmusicianson stagesingerSwinging Sixtiestrumpet
American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961
1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stageReverend Gary DavissingerSwinging SixtiestourUK
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
1960s1963AmericanB+Wbandblack and whitebluescomposergospelgroupLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusicianpianoRay Charlesrhythm and bluessingersongwritersoulstageSwinging LondonSwinging Sixties
American musician Ray Charles sits at the piano on stage and faces the audience, with several band members in the background, circa 1963
1960s1963B+Wbassblack and whitebluesblues musicblues musiciansdrumsfamousGinger BakerGraham Bond OrganisationJack BrucejazzLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stager+bSwinging Sixties
Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963
1960s1962Alexis KornerArt ThemenB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansCyril DaviesDick Heckstall-SmithdrumsfamousGinger BakerguitarharmonicaLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesaxophonesingerSwinging Sixties
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
1960s1964ABCB+Wbandblack and whitefamousJohn LennonLondonmusicmusiciansperformancelpop musicrehearsalsingersongwriterstudioSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe BeatlesTV
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
1960s1964ABCB+Wbandblack and whitefamousGeorge HarrisonguitaristLondonmusicmusiciansperformancelpop musicrehearsalstudioSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe BeatlesTV
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
1960sAmericanarrangerB+Wblack and whitecomposerdrummereasy listeningfamousjazzjazz musicjazz musiciansMel TormŽmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesingerSwinging SixtiesVelvet Fog
During the filming of BBC-TV Jazz 625 at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush, Mel Tormé holds a microphone in his right hand, shot in close up
1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stagesingerSister Rosetta TharpeSwinging Sixties
Sister Rosetta Tharpe clasps her hands and smiles whilst on stage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, shot as a close up
1960s1965AmericanB+Wballadsblack and whitecroonereasy listeningfamousfestivalFrank Sinatrajazzjazz musicjazz musiciansmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stageRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965
1960s1964ABCarrivalB+Wblack and whitechaoscrowddrummerexteriorfamousguitaristJohn LennonLondonmanagermusicmusiciansNeil AspinallPaul McCartneypop musicrehearsalRingo StarrsingerSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
The Beatles arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London, July 11 1964. L-R: Neil Aspinall (road manager), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon
1960sB+Wblack and whiteCanadianfamousjazzjazz musicjazz musiciansLondonmusicmusiciansOscar PetersonpianoSwinging Sixties
Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson in extreme close up
1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveaudienceB+Wblackblack and whitebluesfamousfemaleJamaicanLondonMilliemouthmusicmusiciansMy Boy Lollipoppop musicrock and rollshocksingersongwriterSwinging Sixties
Millie Small, the Jamaican singer-songwriter who sang 'My Boy Lollipop', pulls a 'shocked' face before performing onstage at The All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, 26 June 1964
1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveaudienceB+Wblackblack and whitebluesfamousfemaleJamaicanLondonMilliemusicmusiciansMy Boy Lollipopon stagepop musicrock and rollsingersongwriterSwinging Sixties
Millie Small, the Jamaican singer-songwriter who sang 'My Boy Lollipop', signs her autograph on a packet of cigarettes before performing onstage at The All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, 26 June 1964
1960sB+Wblack and whitecafŽcigarettedrinksfamousglassGlimmer TwinsKeith RichardsLondonMick Jaggermoodymusicmusicianspop musicrock and rollRolling StonessmokesSwinging Sixties
Keith Richards (left) and Mick Jagger (right) of the Rolling Stones sit together at a cafŽ table. Mick drinks from a glass and holds a cigarette in his left hand
1960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whitecigarettefamousguitarJohn LennonLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicrehearsalRickenbackersingerSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
John Lennon smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964
1960sAmericanB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansfamousLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stageRonnie JonessingerSwinging Sixties
Ronnie Jones, shot in close up, sings into the microphone with his right hand cupped behind his ear, on stage at the Marquee Club
1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveAmericanaudienceB+Wblackblack and whitebluesfamousguitarJohn Lee HookerLondonmoodymusicmusicianson stagepop musicrock and rollsingersongwriterSwinging Sixties
John Lee Hooker sings into the microphone during The All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, 26 June 1964, shot from the stage. Hooker is viewed in profile, whilst singing and playing the guitar, and the audience is just visible in shot
1960sAmericanB+Wbebopblack and whitecigaretteDexter Gordonfamousjazzjazz and blues musicjazz clubjazz musiciansLondonmusicmusicianson stageRonnie ScottÕssaxophonesmileSwinging Sixtiestenor sax
Dexter Gordon holds a cigarette in his right hand and a saxophone in his left whilst smiling and looking at the camera. Image taken on stage at Ronnie Scott's
1960sB+Wblack and whitecafŽfamousGlimmer TwinsKeith RichardsLondonMick Jaggermoodymusicmusicianspop musicrock and rollRolling StonesSwinging Sixties
Keith Richards (left) and Mick Jagger (right) of the Rolling Stones sit together at a cafŽ table and look out of shot, in close up
1960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whiteDusty SpringfieldfamousLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicrehearsalSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky Stars
Dusty Springfield in close up on stage during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London, July 11 1964
1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansBritishfamousJack BruceLondonMarquee Clubmusicmusicianson stageScottishSwinging Sixtiesupright bass
Jack Bruce of Blues Inc. plays the double bass on stage at the Marquee Club, in close-up, circa 1962
1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveaudienceB+Wblack and whiteBrian JonesfamousLondonmoodymusicmusicianson stagepop musicrock and rollRolling StonesstripySwinging Sixties
Brian Jones plays guitar with his back to the audience during the Rolling Stones set at the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, London, on 24 June 1964. Shot from the stage with the audience in the background
1960sB+Wblack and whiteBrian JonesfamousleatherLondonmoodymusicmusiciansphotography studiopop musicrock and rollRolling StonesstudiosuitSwinging Sixtiestie
Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones looks up from something he is reading and stares belligerently at the camera. He wears a leather jacket over a suit and tie
1960s1964AmericanB+Wbackstageblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues harpblues musicblues musiciansBrownie McGeefamousgospelguitarharmonicaMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansOtis SpannsingerSonny TerrySwinging Sixties
Backstage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, L-R: Otis Spann, Muddy Waters, Brownie McGee, Sonny Terry
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