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Al Martino (b.1927) playing the piano at BBC Aeolian Hall, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. London, UK, 1952.

The Platters (active 1953-67) with Lonnie Donegan (1931-2002), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1956.

Ronnie Scott (1927-96) with unknown band including Peter King (b.1940) on the left, Benny Green (1927-98) on the right, Tony Crombie (1925-99) on drum...

The Ronnie Scott Big Band, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1957.

The Ronnie Scott Big Band, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1957.

Eric Sykes, Peter Sellers, Cyril Stapleton and Harry Worth, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black & white photography. England, 1957.

The Ronnie Scott Big Band, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1957."

Peter Sellers having Judo lessons, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black & white photography. England, 1957.

Peter Sellers having Judo lessons, photo by Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black & white photography. England, 1957.

Frank Sinatra (1915-98) at Radio Luxembourg studios, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). London, UK, 1953.

Frank Sinatra (1915-98) at the Savoy Hotel, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1956.

Frank Sinatra (1915-98), swing singer and actor, at the Savoy Hotel, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1956.

Mel Torme (1925-99) playing the piano, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1954.

Mel Torme (1925-99), pop singer, seated at drums, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1954.

Caterina Valente (b.1931) playing the guitar, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1953.

Sarah Vaughan (1924-90) singing at the Albert Hall, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1954.

Josh White (1914-69) on the telephone, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1952.

Joe Daniels (1909-93), drummer, and his Hot Shots with Tommy Cooper, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white Photography. England, 1954.

Julie London (1926-2000) in a recording studio, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1957.

Chet Baker (1929-88), jazz trumpeter, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1954.

Chet Baker (1929-88) playing the trumpet with an unknown woman, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1950-60.

Alan Dean (1920-2009), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1956.

Alan Dean (1920-2009), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1956.

The Animals (active 1964-68) recording with Eric Burdon (b.1941), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1963.

The Animals (active1964-68) recording with Eric Burdon (b.1941), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). UK, 1963.

Paul Anka (b.1941), singer, in dressing room, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1958.

Paul Anka (b.1941), singer, in dressing room, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1958.

Paul Anka (b.1941) with unknown man, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1958.

Louis Armstrong (1901-71) and Kenny Ball (b.1930), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1960.

Petula Clark (b.1932) recording for Pye-Nixa records, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Chris Barber (b.1930) with Ottillie Patterson (b.1932) and Johnny Duncan (1932-2000), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK...

Chris Barber (b.1930) on stage with Ottillie Patterson (b.1932) and Johnny Duncan (1932-2000), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photog...

Chris Barber (b.1930) on stage with Ottillie Patterson (b.1932) and Johnny Duncan (1932-2000), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photog...

Chris Barber (b.1930) on stage, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1955-63.

Chris Barber (b.1930), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1950-60.

Chris Barber (b.1930), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1950-60.

The Beatles, backstage at the BBC Old Paris Cinema, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1963.

The Beatles, backstage at the BBC Old Paris Cinema, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1963.

The Beatles, with Roy Orbison and Gerry and The Pacemakers, in a backstage dressing room, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography...

The Beatles on stage, at the Poll Winners Concert, Wembley, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1963.

Harry Belafonte (b.1927), caribbean singer and actor, with his wife at Gaumont State, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. K...

Harry Belafonte (b.1927) at Gaumont State, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Kilburn, UK, 1957.

Harry Belafonte (b.1927), caribbean singer and actor, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Harry Belafonte (b.1927), caribbean singer and actor, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

The Beverley Sisters, Joy, Babs and Teddie, with Nat King Cole, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1959.

Acker Bilk (b.1929), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Acker Bilk (b.1929) and Dennis Preston, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Acker Bilk (b.1929), photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Acker Bilk (b.1929) at the London Palladium, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.

Acker Bilk (b.1929) at the London Palladium, photo Harry Hammond (1920-2009). Black and white photography. UK, 1957.