Langston Hughes looking down
Langston Hughes looking down. He is wearing a dark suit and patterned tie, standing in front of a blank background.
Murl Johnson holding a drum
Murl Johnson holding a drum while sitting. He is wearing a dress shirt and tie, looking forward and smiling. Other unidentified musicians are standing behind Johnson.
Publicity photo for Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy
Publicity photo for Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy, featuring Mary Lou Williams and Pha Terrel. The photo features Ted Brinson (guitar), Kirk (leader), Booker Collins (bass), Ben Thigpen...
Samuel "Baby" Lovett and Julia Lee at a nightclub
Samuel "Baby" Lovett and Julia Lee performing at a nightclub, possibly Milton's at 3507 Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Lovett is standing behind drums, holding sticks while looking forward...
WPA dance band in Kansas City
WPA dance band in front of an unidentified building in Kansas City, Missouri. Fifteen unidentified men are standing on a porch outside a building holding their instruments, including trumpets...