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Photograph - Harry Beckett

Object

Photograph

Object number

2022.42

Physical Description

Photograph, black and white, of jazz musician, Harry Beckett, playing the trumpet. He wears a white shirt, suede jacket and gold ring.

Object history

Harry Beckett was a well-known British trumpet player through the 1970s and 80s and was a key contributor to the British jazz scene.

Associated Person

Beckett, Harry (Depicted in)

Material

photo

Dimension

Length: 128mm
Width: 93mm

Exhibition Label

From the exhibition 'Roots, Rhythms & Records' [8 October 2018 - 16 March 2019]

Harry Beckett 1935 – 2010

Harry Beckett moved to the UK from Barbados in 1954.

His home in Stoke Newington was visited by a number of famous jazz musicians and many of them collaborated with him.

His Caribbean roots influenced his musical compositions and created a new sound for jazz music in Britain.

On display?

No

Inscription

88
TRUMPETER
10.5 x 2