Double Bass Collection (#9)

Gavin Barras, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gavin Barras, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014

Denys Baptiste and Allessio Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist
Denys Baptiste and Allessio Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

Ed Babar, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ed Babar, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014

Shane Allessio and Jay Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Shane Allessio and Jay Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

C Allard, E Dankworth, C Garrick, M Lockheart, A Dankworth and D Garcia, Watermill Jazz Club, 2014
Chris Allard, Emily Dankworth, Chris Garrick, Mark Lockheart, Alec Dankworth and Demi Garcia, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

Pete Long (Query fl. ), The Gun, Croydon, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Pete Long (Query fl.), The Gun, Croydon, 1992

Herbie Hancock, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Herbie Hancock, Capital Jazz, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1986

Daryl Hall, Brecon, 2005. Artist: Brian O Connor
Daryl Hall, Brecon, 2005

Aidan O Donnell, jazz musician, Brecon, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Aidan O Donnell, jazz musician, Brecon, 2000

Mario Castronari, bassist and composer, Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex, 2010

Val Wiseman and Len Skeat, Epsom Playhouse, Surrey, 2001. Artist: Brian O Connor
Val Wiseman and Len Skeat, Epsom Playhouse, Surrey, 2001

John Dankworth, Tim Garland, Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000
Sir John Dankworth (jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist), Tim Garland (soprano saxophonist and clarinetist) Dame Cleo Laine (jazz singer and actress)

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother, Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at The Globe, London, 2000

Alec Dankworth, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Alec Dankworth, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Andy Cleyndert, double bassist, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Artist
Andy Cleyndert, double bassist, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Andy Cleyndert, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Andy Cleyndert, double bassist, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London

Eric Revis, Ronnie Scotts, London, 2011. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eric Revis, Ronnie Scott s, London, 2011

Alec Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Zoe Rahman, Billington Armstrong and Tracey Allen, Dorking, Surrey, 2002. Artist
Zoe Rahman, Billington Armstrong and Tracey Allen, Dorking, Surrey, 2002

Mark Nightingale and Mark Armstrong, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008. Artist
Mark Nightingale, Mark Armstrong, Sam Mayne, Simon Allen and Mornington Lockett, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008

Eddie Myer, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2008

Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000

Soweto Kinch and Shabaka Hutchings, Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival, London, 2011. Artist
Soweto Kinch, Shabaka Hutchings, Karl Rasheed-Abel and Graham Godfrey, Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival, London, 2011

Frank Holder and Val Mannix, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex, 2012. Artist
Frank Holder and Val Mannix, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex, 2012

Digby Fairweather and Len Skeat, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Trumpeter Digby Fairweather and double bassist Len Skeat, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

Alec Dankworth, Daneby Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, Daneby Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Alec Dankworth, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Alec Dankworth, Tenor Clef. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, Tenor Clef. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Bassist Peter Ind at the Bass Clef, London, 1985. Artist: Denis Williams
Bassist Peter Ind at the Bass Clef, London, 1985

Bobby Worth, Brian Dee and Mario Castronari at Lansdowne Studios, Holland Par Artist
Bobby Worth (drums), Brian Dee (piano) and Mario Castronari (bass) at Lansdowne Studios, Holland Park, London, 1989

Bassist Eddie Jones playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982

Bassist Eddie Jones at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982

The Lionel Hampton Orchestra playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
The Lionel Hampton Orchestra playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Arnett Cobb (saxophone) and Chubby Jackson (double bass)

Marc Johnson and Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Bassist Marc Johnson and pianist Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, is in the background

American double bassist Eddie Jones, Welwyn Garden City Cinema, Hertfordshire, 29 September 1967

Guy Barker, Chris Hunter and Chris Laurence playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire
Guy Barker (trumpet), Chris Hunter (saxophone) and Chris Laurence (double bass) playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Chris Hunter and Chris Laurence on stage at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire
Chris Hunter (saxophone) and Chris Laurence (double bass) on stage at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Henry Lowther, Chris Laurence and Norma Winstone on stage at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire
Henry Lowther (trumpet), Chris Laurence (double bass) and Norma Winstone (vocals) on stage at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Chris Laurence playing the double bass at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Bassist Paul Bridge playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Portrait of American double bass player Curtis Counce, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
Portrait of American double bass player Curtis Counce, c1950s

Bassist Bob Haggart and trumpeter Yank Lawson at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978
Bassist Bob Haggart and trumpeter Yank Lawson performing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1978

Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Artist: Denis Williams
Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. On stage behind bandleader and trombonist Teagarden are Earl Hines (piano), Max Kaminsky (trumpet), Cozy Cole (drums)

The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Leonard Gaskin (bass), Wild Bill Davison (cornet) and Bob Wilber (clarinet)

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Joe Williams on vocals and Eddie Jones on double bass

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The double bass, also known as the upright bass or contrabass, is a majestic instrument that has played a significant role in shaping the world of music. From jazz legends like Paul Chambers and Ron Carter to iconic orchestras like The Count Basie Orchestra, this instrument has left an indelible mark on the music industry. In 1960, Paul Chambers mesmerized audiences with his mastery of the double bass. His melodic lines and impeccable technique showcased the versatility of this instrument. Created by Brian Foskett, this image captures a moment frozen in time. The Count Basie Orchestra took center stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London on July 18th, 1980. As their melodies filled the air, the deep resonance of the double bass provided a solid foundation for their swinging tunes. This concert was a testament to how this instrument can bring together an entire ensemble. A close-up shot reveals intricate details of a double bass scroll being lovingly played by a local musician at Bar El Floridita in Havana, Cuba. In this vibrant city where music flows through every street corner, it's no surprise that even local musicians embrace this timeless instrument. Inside Palacio de Valle in Cienfuegos, Cuba, another image captured with a Holga medium format toy camera showcases a double bass resting against a wall. Its presence adds elegance and charm to its surroundings while silently waiting for its next performance. Propped against yet another wall in Cienfuegos lies another example of how versatile and portable this instrument can be. It serves as both an artistic statement and an invitation for musicians to pick it up and create beautiful melodies wherever they go. Ron Carter graced The Hague's North Sea Jazz Festival stage in 2003 with his soulful playing on his beloved double bass. Captured once again by Brian Foskett's lens, we witness firsthand how one man can command such power from this instrument.