National Jazz Archive

The National Jazz Archive was founded by British jazz cornetist, author and broadcaster Digby Fairweather in 1988. Its vision is to ensure that the rich cultural heritage of jazz is safeguarded for future generations of enthusiasts, professionals and researchers.

Within the Archive you can freely access the most comprehensive resource on the story of jazz in the UK. This resource goes beyond documenting the development of this thrilling, ever-evolving, musical phenomenon. It is also the story of art, fashion, cultural diversity and social progress.

As well as conserving and celebrating our amazing heritage, the Archive also looks to support and document the present and future of this brilliant art form in the digital era. Its collection of written, printed and visual material and oral histories dates back to the 1920s. Visitors can see the collections at Loughton in Essex, and at Birmingham City University, as well as exploring collections online.

 

Art prints and custom framed prints

Each of the following artworks can be purchased as unframed prints in a variety of sizes. We also have an array of high quality frames that are custom built for each print.

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  • Anita O'Day (1919–2006), Marquee Club, London, 1962
    Anita O'Day (1919–2006), Marquee Club, London, 1962
  • B. B. King (1925–2015), Maastricht Jazz Festival, the Netherlands, 1991
    B. B. King (1925–2015), Maastricht Jazz Festival, the Netherlands, 1991
  • Cootie Williams (1911–1985), Duke Ellington Orchestra, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
    Cootie Williams (1911–1985), Duke Ellington Orchestra, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
  • Dizzy Gillespie (1917–1993), Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979
    Dizzy Gillespie (1917–1993), Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979
  • Duke Ellington (1899–1974), Signing His Autograph, c.1962
    Duke Ellington (1899–1974), Signing His Autograph, c.1962
  • Duke Ellington, Rehearsal for a Sacred Concert, Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge, 1967
    Duke Ellington, Rehearsal for a Sacred Concert, Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge, 1967
  • Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996), Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1981
    Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996), Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Herts, 1981
  • Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), Backstage at Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
    Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), Backstage at Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
  • Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), Relaxing Backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
    Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), Relaxing Backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962
  • Miles Davis and His Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1991
    Miles Davis and His Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1991
  • Miles Davis Quintet, Hammersmith, London, 1967
    Miles Davis Quintet, Hammersmith, London, 1967
  • Nat King Cole (1919–1965), Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963
    Nat King Cole (1919–1965), Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963
  • Paul Weller (b.1958), c.2000
    Paul Weller (b.1958), c.2000
  • Peggy Lee (1920–2002), London, 1961
    Peggy Lee (1920–2002), London, 1961
  • Sammy Davis Jr (1925–1990), USAF Base Lakenheath, Suffolk, 1960
    Sammy Davis Jr (1925–1990), USAF Base Lakenheath, Suffolk, 1960
  • Sonny Rollins (b.1930), Klook's Kleek Club, Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, London, 1967
    Sonny Rollins (b.1930), Klook's Kleek Club, Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, London, 1967
  • Tony Bennett (b.1926), North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 2000
    Tony Bennett (b.1926), North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 2000