Ahmad Alaadeen caught a fish
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a hoody and holding fishing pole, holding up likely a trout he caught at "Lake Alaadeen" on Tom Alexios' property outside Lawrence, Kansas.
Ahmad Alaadeen checking out the piano at the Governor's Mansion
Ahmad Alaadeen, dressed casually, playing a piano prior to his performance at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen directs a trombone solo at Clark County High School
Ahmad Alaadeen lifts his right hand to direct a standing trombone soloist while working with a group of students during a jazz clinic at Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen discusses recording with Misha Tsiganov and Craig Rivers
Misha Tsiganov and Craig Rivers listen to Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi cap and talking, during a recording session for Hedman's band Tropique, "Taken by Surprise" at the Eastside Sound Studio in New...
Ahmad Alaadeen drinks some water to follow up a performance at the Governor's Mansion
Ahmad Alaadeen drinks a glass of water while holding his tenor saxophone after his performance for Governor Bob Holden, First Lady Lori Hauser Holden and the audience at the Governor's Mansion in...
Ahmad Alaadeen duets during a UMKC Jazz Band concert
Ahmad Alaadeen (soprano saxophone) and an unidentified man (alto saxophone) face each other to share a duet while being backed by the UMKC jazz that is band performing at an unidentified venue.
Ahmad Alaadeen during the 21-sax salute at Charlie Parker's gravesite
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a fedora, during the "21-Sax Salute" at Charlie Parker's gravesite in Lincoln Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen during the 21-sax salute at Charlie Parker's gravesite
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a fedora, playing a saxophone during the "21-Sax Salute" at Charlie Parker's gravesite in Lincoln Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen enjoys older technology with friends
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a red ball cap, puts his finger in the air in a mock dance while he, Akers Aitch and an unidentified man stand next to a Victrola at Sissy's Tea Room; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Ahmad Alaadeen enjoys speaking with students
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi cap, smiles as he's talking with two unidentified students possibly at a jazz clinic in Sikeston, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen explains a finer point to the music students at Clark County High School
Ahmad Alaadeen leans forward and lifts his right hand to explain a point while working with a group of students during a jazz clinic at Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka, Missouri. Possibly...
Ahmad Alaadeen from his left side
Ahmad Alaadeen, directly from his left side, wearing a fedora, blows into a saxophone as he looks straight ahead.
Ahmad Alaadeen from his left side
Ahmad Alaadeen, directly from his left side, wearing a fedora, blows into a saxophone as he looks straight ahead.
Ahmad Alaadeen from his left side
Ahmad Alaadeen, directly from his left side, wearing a fedora, blows into a saxophone as he looks straight ahead.
Ahmad Alaadeen gets a thank you from the band
Ahmad Alaadeen (third from left) with five musicians whose signatures are on the polaroid (Matt Whitlock, Todd Laplante, Jefferson Crutchfield, Stephen Austin (drums), and an illegible signature) who...
Ahmad Alaadeen gets caught up on saxophone talk
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a stocking cap, bending over holding a tenor saxophone while listening to two unidentified men in an unidentified venue.
Ahmad Alaadeen gets ready to rehearse at the Governor's Mansion
Ahmad Alaadeen, casually dressed, looking over his saxophone as he gets ready to rehearse for a performance in the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City, Missouri. He is reflected in a floor-to-ceiling...
Ahmad Alaadeen getting a standing ovation
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi cap and holding a tenor saxophone, receiving applause and a standing ovation from the congregation at an unidentified church and event.
Ahmad Alaadeen gives a lesson in rhythm to the Paseo Academy Jazz Ensemble
Ahmad Alaadeen giving advice to student Marcus Harper (drums), wearing a ball cap, while rehearsing with the Paseo Academy Jazz Ensemble.
Ahmad Alaadeen giving a hug while resting offstage
Ahmad Alaadeen, seated and wearing a ball cap, hugs an unidentified person bending down to Ahmad while hanging out offstage by the rear entrance of the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen greets a fan
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi hat, and an unidentified African American woman stand in front of a brick wall at Carr Square Village in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen greets fans at Banquets Beyond the Bay
Ahmad Alaadeen (second from left), wearing a kufi hat, shaking hands with an unidentified white man as two unidentified women (one white, one African American) look on during the night of a concert at...
Ahmad Alaadeen greets Jay McShann
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi cap, looks up over his glasses and stands behind a seated Jay McShann as they shake hands. Jay looks up and to his left smiling at Ahmad as Jay points straight ahead...
Ahmad Alaadeen grins during a concert at the Gem Theater
Ahmad Alaadeen, holding a tenor saxophone, grins as he stands behind a microphone during a jazz concert featuring Olathe North High, Oregon Trail Junior High, and Santa Fe Trail Junior High jazz bands...
Ahmad Alaadeen hams it up with Yoko Takemura
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a headscarf and holding his crossed hands in reverse peace signs, i.e.: reversed "Vs" while seated at an outdoor table, and Yoko Takemura standing behind him laughing with her...