Ahmad Alaadeen solos with two sax players from the Paseo Academy Jazz Ensemble
Ahmad Alaadeen soloing with students Charles Pritchett (alto sax, left) and Shawn Lyon (tenor saxophone) during the concert with the Paseo Academy Jazz Ensemble.
Ahmad Alaadeen takes a break by getting some appetizers
An unidentified white woman and Ahmad Alaadeen getting hors d'oeuvres. This was a combined event for the Tradin' 4s (Series Four): Celebration of Alaadeen's 2000 Governor's Humanities Award at the...
Ahmad Alaadeen takes the solo at the SMSU benefit jazz concert
Ahmad Alaadeen soloing, backed by band co-directed by Jerry Hoover (from SMSU, back to camera) and Charlie Menghini (Olathe North, right); performing at the Jazz Benefit Concert featuring the Olathe...
Ahmad Alaadeen teachers jazz students at a UMKC Jazz Workshop
Ahmad Alaadeen, his back to the camera, lifts his arms as he is working with a group of jazz instrumental students listening intently during a jazz workshop at the University of Missouri-Kansas City...
Ahmad Alaadeen with a combo perform for students at Trenton High School
An unidentified drummer and bass player perform with Ahmad Alaadeen (saxophone) at Trenton High School students in a classroom in Trenton, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen with a combo perform for students at Trenton High School
An unidentified drummer and bassist face Ahmad Alaadeen (saxophone) while performing for students in a classroom at Trenton High School in Trenton, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen with fans during the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Award reception
Ahmad Alaadeen, holding his award plaque, stands between two unidentified women at the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen with fans during the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Award reception
Ahmad Alaadeen stands between two unidentified women at the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen works with jazz students at a UMKC Jazz Workshop
A group of jazz instrument students smile as Ahmad Alaadeen working with them during a jazz workshop at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Ahmad's back is to the photographer. An unidentified man...
Ahmad Alaadeen, Luqman Hamza, and Sonny Kenner receive the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Award
Luqman Hamza, Ahmad Alaadeen and Sonny Kenner holding their Kansas City Jazz Heritage award plaques from the Mayor Emanuel Cleaver II at the Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in...
Ahmad Alaadeen, Senator Phil Curls and Representative Mary Groves Bland
Ahmad Alaadeen receiving a framed proclamation award from Missouri State Senator Phil Curls and Missouri Representative Mary Groves Bland at the State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Alaadeen and the Deans of Swing perform indoors
Ahmad Alaadeen (saxophone), and the Deans of Swing, likely Everette Freeman (piano), Tyrone Clark (bass), Sonny Kenner (guitar), and likely Don Mumford (drums) perform at the Kansas City Art Institute...
All of the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Award recipients seated at Saks Fifth Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri
(Front row) Arch Martin, Luqman Hamza, an unidentified woman, and Frank Smith, (back row) Dick Wright, Ahmad Alaadeen, Sonny Kenner, Eddie Saunders, and an unidentified man during the Jazz Heritage...
Dennis Winslett, Josh Sclar, Charlie Minghini and Ahmad Alaadeen perform at Olathe North High School
Students Josh Sclar (tenor saxophone) and Dennis Winslett (alto saxophone) with Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone), backed by a band directed by Charlie Menghini while performing at the Jazz Benefit...
Frank Smith and Ahmad Alaadeen
Frank Smith puts his left arm around Ahmad Alaadeen's shoulder during the Kansas City Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The crowd is visible behind them.
John Frohnmayer, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Kathleen Turner during the Missouri Performing arts--Awards
Ahmad Alaadeen (holding his Missouri Arts Award) flanked by co-presenters John Frohnmayer (Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts) and Kathleen Turner standing beside a podium with the state...
John Frohnmayer, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Kathleen Turner during the Missouri Performing arts--Awards
Ahmad Alaadeen (holding his Missouri Arts Award) flanked by co-presenters John Frohnmayer (Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts) and Kathleen Turner standing beside a podium with the state...
John Frohnmayer, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Kathleen Turner during the Missouri Performing arts--Awards
Ahmad Alaadeen (holding his Missouri Arts Award) flanked by co-presenters John Frohnmayer (Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts) and Kathleen Turner standing beside a podium with the state...
John Frohnmayer, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Kathleen Turner during the Missouri Performing arts--Awards
Ahmad Alaadeen receiving his Missouri Arts Award from co-presenters John Frohnmayer (Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts) and Kathleen Turner in the State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City...
Luqman Hamza, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Sonny Kenner receive the Jazz Heritage Award
Luqman Hamza, Ahmad Alaadeen and Sonny Kenner holding their Kansas City Jazz Heritage award plaques from the Mayor Emanuel Cleaver II at the Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in...
Luqman Hamza, Ahmad Alaadeen, and Sonny Kenner receive the Jazz Heritage Award
Luqman Hamza, Ahmad Alaadeen and Sonny Kenner holding their Kansas City Jazz Heritage award plaques from the Mayor Emanuel Cleaver II at the Jazz Heritage Awards reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in...
Luqman Hamza, Karrin Allyson, Eddie Saunders, Tommy Ruskin, and Ahmad Alaadeen performing at Mutual Musicians Foundation
Luqman Hamza (piano), Karrin Allyson (vocals), Eddie Saunders (bass), and Tommy Ruskin (drums) all smile at the photographer as Ahmad Alaadeen plays a tenor saxophone with his eyes closed while...
Sonny Kenner sings into a microphone as he performs with a jazz combo on the Country Club Plaza
Sonny Kenner (guitar, vocals), wearing a pith helmet and bending his knees as he sings into a microphone, performs with an unidentified drummer, Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone), wearing a fedora, and...
Sonny Kenner sings into a microphone as he performs with a jazz combo on the Country Club Plaza
Sonny Kenner (guitar, vocals), wearing a pith helmet, bending his knees, and raising his right arm as he sings into a microphone, performs with an unidentified drummer and Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor...
Sonny Kenner sings into a microphone as he performs with a jazz combo on the Country Club Plaza
Sonny Kenner (guitar, vocals), wearing a pith helmet and bending his knees as he sings into a microphone, performs with an unidentified drummer, Tyrone Clark (bass), Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone)...