Sammy Kaye
Headshot of Sammy Kaye looking forward and smiling. Kaye is wearing a checkered suit and open collared shirt.
Sammy Kaye smoking
Headshot of Sammy Kaye leaning forward and smiling. Kaye is wearing a checkered suit and open collared suit while holding a cigarette.
Scene from the 20th Century-Fox Production "Pin-Up Girl"
Charlie Spivak Band (all white men) performing in a scene from the film "Pin-Up Girl." Spivak is standing on a platform in front playing trumpet while all other members are sitting on three tiered...
Shelly Manne, Kai Winding, Vido Musso, and Henry "Boots" Mussulli
Stan Kenton Orchestra members in performance, including Shelly Manne playing drums, Kai Winding in front playing trombone, and Vido Musso and Henry "Boots" Mussulli sitting and playing saxophone...
Stan Kenton
Publicity photo of Stan Kenton leaning on the front of a piano and smiling. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie.
Stan Kenton
Publicity photo from above of Stan Kenton looking up and smiling while reclining on a chair. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie.
Stan Kenton
Publicity photo of Stan Kenton looking forward and smiling while crossing his arms. Kenton is wearing a white suit and black tie.
Stan Kenton at the piano
Stan Kenton photographed from the side sitting at the piano and looking forward while smiling. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie.
Stan Kenton leaning against a piano
Publicity photo of Stan Kenton leaning on the front of a piano and smiling. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie.
Stan Kenton playing piano
Stan Kenton photographed from behind playing piano. Kenton's hands are on the keys and reflected against the piano. Kenton is looking to the side and smiling, wearing a dark suit and patterned tie.
Stan Kenton speaking with an unidentified man
Stan Kenton and an unidentified white woman speaking outdoors with an unidentified African American man in a Navy uniform. The enlisted man is holding his arms up towards Kenton and holding a piece of...
Ted Weems
Headshot of Ted Weems looking up and smiling. Weekms is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Ted Weems with baton
Ted Weems standing next to a microphone and holding both arms up to conduct. Weems is looking to the side and smiling while holding a conducting baton in one hand.
Teddy Napoleon at the piano
Publicity photo of Teddy Napoleon sitting and playing piano while looking to the side and smiling. Napolean is wearing a patterned suit and black tie.
Tommy Dorsey
Publicity photo of Tommy Dorsey seated and turning forward while smiling. Dorsey is wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Tommy Dorsey
Headshot of Tommy Dorsey looking to the side and wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Tommy Dorsey with trumpet
Publicity photo of Tommy Dorsey holding a trombone and facing forward while looking to the side. Dorsey is wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Tony Pastor
Publicity photo of Tony Pastor sitting and looking to the side. Pastor is wearing a white tuxedo and black bowtie.
Tony Pastor singing
Tony Pastor singing into a microphone and holding a saxophone at his waist. Pastor is closing his eyes and wearing a dark suit and tie.
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 Ziggy Talent bowling
Ziggy Talent and Vaughn Monroe bowling. Monroe is standing and looking down the alley while Talent bowls.
Wayne King
Publicity photo of Wayne King looking forward and smiling with arms folded. King is wearing a black tuxedo and 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.
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.