Bettye Miller - Milt Abel Collection

Promotional photograph of "Lonnie and The Band". There are six men and one woman pictured with Lonnie McFadden (center) holding a trumpet.

Promotional photograph of Lonnie Johnson in a hat and striped suit. Looking forward to the camera.

Promotional photo of Louis Jordan and Dottie Smith. The text reads "Louis Jordan's Tympany '5'" and "Dottie Smith".

Promotional photo of Percy Heath in a tuxedo and facing the camera.

Promotional photograph of Richard J. Smith, composer, music teacher and executive assistant to the president of the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 34-627.

Promotional photo of Stanley Morgan's Ink Spots. They're wear tuxedos with three members seated and two standing behind them.

Publicity photo for John Hicks and Elise Wood. Wood is holding a flute.

Publicity photo of John Hicks playing piano. Taken from below keyboard level and from the side.

Publicity photo for the Milt Abel Trio (L-R: Mike Ning (piano), Milt Abel (double bass), Scott Robinson (drums)). Abel is seated and the other two are standing on either side. All wearing tuxedos.

Saxophonist standing in the middle of an unidentified band during Bettye Miller's birthday party. Two audience members are partially seen from behind.

Saxophonist Bob Wilson (right) holding his saxophone with an unidentified pianist in a plaid jacket seated behind him along with another unidentified man standing by the piano.

Unidentified African American man posing with a double bass in his living room. He's dressed casually. A television, record player, and bookcase are seen.