Jimmy & Jeannie Cheatham Collection

Chico Hamilton playing drums in his military uniform under a basketball net in an gym at an unspecified place; the drum is marked with the initials F H and beside him two unidentified African American...

Clora Bryant, in a red dress with a red flower in her hair, on stage at the Blue Note in New York City; facing the right side of the photograph; unidentified white man is partial seen beside her.

Cora Bryant playing trumpet at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; she's facing the left of the photo.

Clora Bryant playing trumpet on stage in front of a microphone as part of the Sweet Baby Blues Band.

"Doc" Cheatham on stage holding his trumpet while looking at an unidentified man applauding him, also on stage; microphones, a trombone, and a drum set can also be seen.

"Doc" Cheatham on stage playing trumpet in front of a microphone and using a mute; behind him an unidentified drummer playing a blue set of drums and an unidentified double bassist can be see...

Mike Price on stage playing trumpet and using a mute during a performance at the Cheatham Jam Session in San Diego in 1983; unidentified double bassist is partially seen seated behind him as well as...

Nolan Shaheed playing trumpet and using a mute on stage at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala; other musicians can be partially seen...

Nolan Smith playing trumpet, eyes closed and facing the left of the photo; on stage at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala.

Nolan Smith playing trumpet, eyes closed and facing the left of the photo; on stage at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala.

Nolan "Shaheed" Smith playing trumpet at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; he's looking downward and facing the camera; behind him partial views of other musicians are seen.

Nolan Smith playing trumpet for a recording session; behind him several other pairs of headphones and various wires are hung on a wall.

Portrait of trumpet player Nolan "Shaheed" Smith from the neck up; he's wearing a striped shirt and facing the camera, smiling.

Nolan Smith with headphones on at a recording session; behind him several other pairs of headphones and various wires are hung on a wall; the arm of an unidentified person is seen on the right of the...

Publicity photo of Snooky Young holding his trumpet; body is turned to the left and head turned back to the front to look at the camera; wearing a white jacket and hat.

Publicity photo of Sweets Edison, holding his trumpet, with Illinois Jacquet, playing his saxophone; Jacquet is seated in a chair and facing toward the left; Edison is also seated and facing forward...

Publicity photo of Sweets Edison, holding his trumpet, with Illinois Jacquet, playing his saxophone; Jacquet is seated in a chair and facing toward the left; Edison is also seated and facing forward...

Unidentified African American trumpet player holding two trumpets (one in each hand) on his lap; seated and turned to the left with his head turned to face the camera.