Turk Murphy
Turk Murphy playing trombone on stage. Murray is holding a cloth mute in the bell and is wearing a patterned suit.
Ulysses Livingston in studio
An unidentified musician playing bass and Ulysses Livingston playing guitar in a recording studio. Livingston is holding the guitar while standing and looking forward.
Unidentified drummer
A publicity photo for an unidentified white male drummer. The drummer is looking up and smiling while holding both drum sticks in the air.
Vaughn Monroe and five unidentified women
Vaughn Monroe standing with five unidentified women behind a piano. Everyone has their arm resting on the piano and is looking forward and smiling. Monroe is wearing a pinstripe suit.
Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra
Headshot of Vaughn Monroe leaning forward and smiling. Monroe is wearing a checkered jacket and black tie.
Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra
Headshot of Vaughn Monroe looking forward and smiling. Monroe is wearing a plaid jacket and striped tie.
Vaughn Monroe and Ziggy Talent bowling
Ziggy Talent and Vaughn Monroe bowling. Monroe is standing and looking down the alley while Talent bowls.
Victor Young
Victor Young standing next to an ABC microphone near a studio wall, holding one arm up and talking. Young is wearing a light colored button shirt and a black sweater vest.
Vido Musso
Vido Musso playing saxophone in a studio under heavily contrasted lighting. Musso is looking to the side and wearing a white button shirt.
Walter Ullner
Walter Ullner playing guitar on stage. Ullner is sitting on a stool and looking forward.
Ward Kimball in a processional
Ward Kimball, trombonist for Firehouse Five Plus Two, playing (far left) in a processional with other unidentified band members.
Ward Kimball performing on stage
Ward Kimball, trombonist for Firehouse Five Plus Two, performing on stage. Kimball is wearing a firefighter hat and suspenders.
Wardell Gray playing saxophone
Wardell Gray, tenor sax man with Benny Goodman, gives out with some authentic bop at the Benny Goodman party at Stork (from photo caption).
Wayne King
Publicity photo of Wayne King looking forward and smiling with arms folded. King is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Wayne King
Publicity photo of Wayne King looking to the side and smiling with arms folded. King is wearing a black tuxedo and white bowtie.
Wayne King
Publicity photo of Wayne King looking forward with arms folded. King is wearing a black tuxedo and white bowtie.
Will Bradley Trio performing
Will Bradley Trio performing on stage. Musicians include Freddie Slack playing piano, "Doc" Goldberg playing double bass, and Ray McKinley playing drums.
Willie Smith
Willie Smith looking up and forward while standing in a recording studio and holding papers in his hands. Smith is wearing an overcoat.
Wingy Manone "The New Orleans Swing King"
Publicity photo of "Wingy" Manone holding a trumpet in one hand and pointing up with his other hand. Manone is standing against a wooden wall, smiling, and wearing a white shirt and suspenders.
Woody Herman
Woody Herman looking forward and to the side while playing clarinet next to a microphone. Herman is wearing a white jacket and striped shirt.
Woody Herman
Woody Herman turning to the side and playing clarinet. Herman is looking forward and to the side, wearing a checkered jacket.
Woody Herman
Woody Herman looking forward and smiling while holding up one hand. Herman is wearing a white jacket and open collared shirt. Unidentified musicians are playing in the background.
Woody Herman
Publicity photo of Woody Herman playing clarinet. Herman is turning to the side and closing his eyes while playing down into a microphone. Herman is wearing a light jacket and black tie with checkered...
Woody Herman
Publicity photo from the side of Woody Herman playing clarinet. Herman is holding the clarinet up and closing his eyes.
Woody Herman
Publicity photo of Woody Herman turning to the side and closing his eyes while playing clarinet. Herman is wearing a dark collared shirt.