Lunceford Quartette: Wilson, Young, Tompkins, Smith, Guitarist Al Norris
Publicity photo featuring the Jimmie Lunceford Quartette performing on stage with guitarist Al Norris. Quartet members include Gerald Wilson, Trummy Young, Eddie Tompkins, and Willie Smith.
Ralph Edwards, Nellie Lutcher, and Milt Buckner
Host Ralph Edwards, Nellie Lutcher, and Milt Buckner on an episode of "This Is Your Life" honoring Lutcher
Ray Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie
Ray Brown playing bass, Ella Fitzgerald singing into a microphone, and Dizzy Gillespie looking at Fitzgerald from the side during an outdoor performance.
Sir Charles Thompson, Jimmy Butts, Dexter Gordon, Buck Clayton, J.C. Heard, and Charlie Parker
Sir Charles Thompson playing piano, Jimmy Butts playing bass, Dexter Gordon playing saxophone on the left, Buck Clayton playing trumpet, J.C. Heard playing drums, and Charlie Parker playing saxophone...
Sonny Greer, Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett, Willie Smith, and Albert Casey
Sonny Greer, Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett, Willie Smith, and Albert Casey, all recording artists for Capitol Records, standing around a drum set in Los Angeles studio. Greer is wearing a pinstripe suit...
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...
T.H. Holder's Orchestra
T.H. Holder's Orchestra posing for a group photo. All the musicians are standing and facing forward, wearing black tuxedos with a sash. All the instruments are in a pile at the center of the stage.
Taft Jordan performing
Taft Jordan sitting and playing trumpet with several unidentified musicians. Jordan is wearing a light colored suit and tie.
Tommy Potter and Charlie Parker
Tommy Potter playing double bass and Charlie Parker playing saxophone. Potter is close to the camera and Parker appears in between Potter and the neck of his instrument.