Bob Strong with his saxophone
Publicity photo of Bob Strong playing a saxophone while looking to the side. Strong is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Bobby Byrne and his orchestra
Headshot of Bobby Byrne leaning forward on arms, looking to the side, and holding a baton against his shoulder. Byrne is wearing a black tuxedo with white bowtie and handkerchief.
Bobby Nichols and trumpet
Publicity photo of Bobby Nichols looking to the side and holding a trumpet. Nichols is wearing a dark colored suit and patterned tie.
Brad Gowans playing a Valide
"Not a trombone, but a "Valide" (half-valve, half, slide) is the instrument here being played by Brad Gowans in the March of Time film, "Night Club Boom." Gowans, featured on V-discs with the Original...
Buddy Rich
Publicity photo of Buddy Rich looking to the side and smiling. Rich is holding two drum sticks in both hand and wearing a plaid suit jacket.
Buddy Rich And His Orchestra
Publicity photo of Buddy Rich sitting at a drum set while looking forward and smiling. Rich is holding drum sticks in both hands and wearing a black suit with patterned tie.
Buddy Stewart featured with Gene Krupa and his Orchestra
Publicity photo of Buddy Stewart looking forward and smiling. Stewart is wearing a black suit and tie.
Bunny Berigan
Publicity photo of Bunny Berigan seated, facing forward, and smiling while holding trumpet in both hands.
Carolyn Grey and Shorty Sherock
Singer Carolyn Grey sitting on a stool and looking at music while smiling with Shorty Sherock standing behind her playing trumpet. In front is an NBC microphone and conducting podium.
Cornetist Pete Daily with Dave Dexter
Cornet player Pete Daily and Dave Dexter standing in front of a studio wall. Dexter is smoking a cigarette and holding the musician's cornet.
Count Basie Orchestra members in performance
Count Basie Orchestra members in performance including (left) Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, and Jack Washington playing saxophone; Freddie Green playing guitar, and Walter Page playing double bass. All...
Danny Polo playing clarinet
Danny Polo, wearing a dark suit and striped tie, playing clarinet. In the foreground is a trumpet being played by a musician not shown in the photo.
Dave Dexter with Sharkey & his Kings of Dixieland
Dave Dexter with Sharkey & his Kings of Dixieland during a recording session. Left to right are Sharkey Bonano,trumpet; Santo Pecora, trombone; Monk Hazel, drums; Lester Bouchon, clarinet; Dave Dexter...
Dean Hudson
Publicity photo for Dean Hudson (that is, Marion Brown) and his orchestra featuring headshot of Hudson looking to the side and smiling. He is wearing a black tuxedo and white tie.
Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt looking down while playing a guitar. Reinhardt is smoking a cigarette and wearing a tweed suit jacket.
Eddie Miller playing saxophone
Eddie Miller playing his Vito tenor saxophone in a recording studio. Miller is looking to the side and holding the saxophone up, wearing a white sweater vest.
Eddie Safranski playing bass
Eddie Safranski playing bass on stage with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Safranski is leaning forward and smiling. Only one other musician is partly seen.
Eddie Stone
Headshot of Eddie Stone looking forward and smiling. Stone is wearing a tweed suit jacket and patterned bowtie.
Frances Wayne featured with Woody Herman and his orchestra
Headshot of Frances Wayne looking up with a slight smile. Wayne is wearing a floral print, embroidered dress.
Frances Wayne featured with Woody Herman and his orchestra
Headshot of Frances Wayne looking to the side and up. Wayne is holding her head with one hand and is wearing a floral print, embroidered dress.
Freddy Martin
Publicity photo of Freddy Martin looking forward and smiling while folding his arms. Martin is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Freddy Martin conducting
Publicity photo of Freddy Martin standing against a wall with arms stretching out in a conducting gesture. Martin is wearing a black tuxedo and white bowtie.
Freddy Martin with microphone
Publicity photo of Freddy Martin sitting and holding an NBC microphone. Martin is looking up at the microphone and smiling, wearing a plaid suit.
Gene Krupa
Headshot of Gene Krupa looking to the side and smiling. Krupa is wearing a suit jacket and patterned tie.
Gene Krupa
Angled headshot of Gene Krupa looking to the side and smiling. Krupa is wearing a suit jacket and patterned tie.