Jimmy & Jeannie Cheatham Collection

Bobby Smith playing "Tippin' In" on his saxophone at Jam Session in San Diego, California; he's turned to the left of the photo and wearing a white shirt; another, unidentified, person is partially...

Charles McPherson playing saxophone into a microphone on stage during the Cheathams' Jam Session in San Diego in 1983; behind him Jimmy Cheatham and part of Dinky Morris can be seen.

Charles McPherson, guest artist with the Sweet Baby Blues Band, with part of his saxophone visible; he's wearing dark clothes and has a greying beard; looking at the camera.

Charles Owen, facing the right of the photo, playing saxophone at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; a few audience members can be seen behind him.

Charles Owens playing saxophone at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; wearing a black jacket and facing the right of the photo; partial views of some audience members in front of him.

Curtis Peagler playing saxophone and facing the right of the photo; he's wearing a black leather jacket, red bow tie, and sunglasses; at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago.

Curtis Peagler playing saxophone amongst a set of tables with audience members around him; wearing a red hat and suspenders with sunglasses at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago.

Curtis Peagler wearing sunglasses and a red hat playing saxophone at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; facing to the left.

Curtis Peagler playing saxophone in a club; wearing a white jacket and sunglasses with others partially seen behind him and a string of lights above him; turned to the left of the photo;

Curtis Peagler playing saxophone; against a black background and turned a bit to the right of the photo.

Curtis Peagler wearing a black shirt, patterned suspenders, and holding a saxophone; looking forward at the camera.

Dinky Morris with his saxophone look up at the camera; he's wearing a red vest and matching hat; at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago.

Dinky Morris playing saxophone at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; he's wearing a red vest and matching hat; facing the left of the photo; a sign reading "Jazz Showcase" is above him.

Dinky Morris in a white hat and blue shirt conducting a performance; an unidentified saxophonist can be seen in front of him and his back is largely turned to the camera; at the Jazz Showcase, Chicago...

Dinky Morris playing saxophone on stage at a night club on Harbor Island, San Diego; he's wearing a tan jacket and a microphone is in front of him and orange streamers above him.

Dinky Morris in a red hat and holding his saxophone on stage at the Blue Note in New York City; sound and lighting equipment and part of a drum set are behind him and above the stage is a sign for the...

Dinky Morris playing saxophone; another unidentified man's face is behind him; facing the right of the photograph; unknown venue.

Dinky Morris, in a red vest and matching hat, playing saxophone at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; he's facing the left of the photograph.

Dinky Morris, wearing a red vest and matching hat, playing soprano saxophone on stage; part of the Jazz Showcase's sign is on the wall above him; he's facing the left of the photo; at the Jazz...

Portrait photograph of Hank Crawford in a tux holding his saxophone; he's standing against a background of what appears to be crumpled paper; facing front with body turned somewhat to the right.

Jeff Clayton playing saxophone at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala.

Jimmy Noone Jr. on stage playing saxophone; he's facing the left of the photo and a music stand is in front of him; the photographer is positioned below the level of the stand and another person is...

John Stephens in a black trilby with red band playing saxophone on stage at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala.

Louis Taylor playing saxophone on stage at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala.

Louis Van Taylor playing saxophone at Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; wearing all black and facing the right side of the photo.