Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

In Hollywood, in 1946, Count Basie smokes his pipe and enjoys the company of his supporters Dave Dexter, Jr., the writer and record producer; John Hammond, who discovered him in Kansas City; and Sonny...

Gene Norman, Dave Dexter, and John Hammond standing behind a piano and leaning forward. Count Basie is seated at the piano facing outward and smiling.

John Hammond seated at a desk and leaning forward while smiling. Hammond is wearing a dark suit and striped tie.