Count Basie seated at the piano during a performance and smiling at the camera. An unidentified musician stands behind Basie.
Headshot of Count Basie facing forward, holding microphone, and smiling at camera. Basie is wearing a tweed jacket.
Unidentified white man (possibly Chris Brubeck) playing upright bass and Dave Brubeck looking down and laughing while playing piano. Brubeck is wearing a patterned shirt.
Dave Brubeck looking down and playing piano. Brubeck is wearing a paisley collared shirt.
Backstage in Hollywood in 1944, Count Basie approves an article written by Dave Dexter, Jr., who has carefully followed the Basie career from 1936 through 1968. Like the friendly, gracious Count...
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...
Dave Rose looking forward with a neutral expression. Rose is wearing a black suit jacket and tie.
Dave Rose conducting a studio orchestra for the program "California Melodies." Rose is sitting in front of a podium and holding a conducting baton over his head. A group of unidentified musicians are...
Headshot of Eumir Deodato looking forward and resting his head on his hand.
Headshot of Eumir Deodato looking forward, grinning, and smoking a cigarette with one hand raised to the side of his head.
Angled headshot of Duke Ellington looking to the side and smiling. Ellington is wearing a checkered jacket and tie.
An angled headshot of Duke Ellington looking to the side and smiling. Ellington is wearing a checkered jacket and striped tie.
Headshot from above of Duke Ellington holding clasped hands and looking up.
Headshot of Duke Ellington looking to the side. Ellington is wearing a dark suit and tie.
Publicity photo of Duke Ellington looking forward and smiling while standing against a wall with hands in his pockets. Ellington is wearing a tuxedo with white tie.
Headshot of Duke Ellington looking up and smiling. Ellington is wearing a white suit that nearly fades into the background.
Al Jarvis and Duke Ellington seated at a table looking at music. Jarvis is holding the music in his hand.
Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington looking up, holding music, and smiling. Ellington is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Strayhorn is wearing a striped tie.
Dave Dexter and Duke Ellington sitting at a table with KLAC microphones before a broadcast of "Can You Tie That." Dexter is leaning forward and looking to the side. Ellington is looking forward and...
Duke Ellington and Dave Dexter looking at music on piano in studio. Dexter is leaning over Ellington who is wearing a pinstripe suit and seated at the piano.
Dave Dexter standing over Duke Ellington while leaning forward and looking down. Ellington is sitting at the piano wearing a pinstripe suit and looking to the side.
Duke Ellington sitting at the piano and looking up while smiling. Ellington is wearing a tweed jacket and tie.
Publicity photo from the side of Duke Ellington sitting at the piano with hands on the keys. Ellington is wearing a tuxedo.
Side photograph of Duke Ellington conducting. Ellington is wearing a jacket and holding both arms up.
Headshot of Duke Ellington turning slightly to the side and looking forward while smiling. Ellington is wearing a tuxedo with white tie.
