Jimmy & Jeannie Cheatham Collection

Big Mama Thornton in a straw hat and seated at a table facing to the left of the photo; she's applauding and there is a bottle, some sort of leafy centerpiece, and a black handbag on the table with...

Big Mama Thornton singing into a microphone held close to her mouth; she's wearing a straw hat and facing to the left of the photo.

Big Mama Thornton singing into a microphone; wearing a cowboy hat and sparkly floral patterned shirt; head turned to look over to the right.

Big Mama Thornton holding a microphone close to her face; wearing a cowboy hat, pinstripe suit jacket and looking at the camera smiling.

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.

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 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, 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...

Hattie Daniels Smart, Jeannie Cheatham's grandmother, aged 92; professional portrait; she's facing the camera with a slight smile and wearing a white hat.

Photo of Jimmy Cheatham in a striped shirt and a blue hat smiling at the camera; mid-torso up.

Portrait of Jimmy Cheatham from the shoulders up and looking toward the right of the photo; wearing a grey hat and matching jacket.

Jimmy Cheatham in a black outfit and hat with several necklaces and rings on laughing and looking to the right; at the Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference in 2006 in San Diego.

Jimmy Cheatham playing trombone in the Palace Bar of the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; wearing a red hat and belt he's facing the camera; behind him a seated man is seen as well as a sign reading...

Jimmy Cheatham with a hat and his trombone at the Sheraton Inn; he's facing the right with his mouth open and his trombone is only partially seen.

Jimmy Cheatham conducting the UCSD Jazz Ensemble; wearing a vest and hat he's facing the right of the photo with arms raised to shoulder height; an unidentified pianist is seen beyond him.

Jimmy Cheatham photographed from behind as he plays trombone wearing a red hat at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego.

Jimmy Cheatham holding up a music score and laughing; wearing a red sweater, black hat, and a pair of sunglasses folded up and hanging on his collar; during a recording session.

Jimmy Cheatham playing trombone; facing the right of the photo and wearing a red hat; behind a table with glasses of wine can be seen.

Jimmy Cheatham playing trombone; only part of the trombone is visible; he is facing to the left and wearing a hat.

Jimmy Cheatham playing trombone with a mute and wearing a black hat; another person is partially visible behind him; facing to the right.

Jimmy Cheatham playing trombone and wearing a white hat; turned halfway to the right with the trombone pointing downwards.