Courtney Pine
(1964-), SaxophonistSitter in 6 portraits
British jazz musician, Courtney Pine studied clarinet at school which he has recently returned to, however is more famous for his long history as a leading saxophonist. Pine transformed the jazz world when he released his first album in 1986 Journey to the Urge Within to much critical acclaim. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Pine later released Closer to Home, which touched upon his Caribbean roots and recalled his teenage career as a reggae musician. Pine was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000, and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours for services to jazz music.
by Mike Owen
lith print, 6 October 1986
NPG x126478
by Mike Owen
lith print, 6 October 1986
NPG x126479
by Liam Woon
bromide print, 5 August 1988
NPG x126762
by Trevor Leighton
bromide fibre print, 27 September 1990
NPG x35749
by Richard Saker
chromogenic print, 31 October 2013
NPG x138159
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