Ahmad Alaadeen
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a fedora, stands with his left side to a wall and smiles at the photographer as he holds a saxophone sideways down by his right leg,
Ahmad Alaadeen
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a fedora, stands with his left side to a wall as he holds a saxophone sideways down by his right leg,
Ahmad Alaadeen
Close-up of Ahmad Alaadeen's face as he blows into a soprano saxophone.
Ahmad Alaadeen accepting the 2000 Governor's Humanities Award
Ahmad Alaadeen smiles as he holds a microphone and award certificate in hands, standing in front of a table of panelists. This was a combined event for the Tradin' 4s (Series Four): Celebration of...
Ahmad Alaadeen accepting the 2000 Governor's Humanities Award
Ahmad Alaadeen receiving a framed proclamation award from an unidentified white woman. This was a combined event for the Tradin' 4s (Series Four): Celebration of Alaadeen's 2000 Governor's Humanities...
Ahmad Alaadeen and a trumpet player demonstrate playing techniques for band students
Ahmad Alaadeen (saxophone) and an unidentified man playing trumpet are working with a group of seated clarinet students during a teaching residency at Spring Garden Middle School in St. Joseph...
Ahmad Alaadeen and Eddie Saunders offstage
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a ball cap and holding a saxophone, and Eddie Saunders, wearing a fedora, stand offstage at an unidentified outdoor festival.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Gary Foster rehearse for a jazz clinic
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone) and Gary Foster (alto saxophone) stand while they rehearse at a jazz clinic at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Gary Foster rehearse for a jazz clinic
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone) and Gary Foster (alto saxophone) stand while they rehearse at a jazz clinic at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Gary Foster rehearse for a jazz clinic
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone) and Gary Foster (alto saxophone) stand while they rehearse at a jazz clinic at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Gary Foster rehearse for a jazz clinic
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone) and Gary Foster (alto saxophone) stand while they rehearse at a jazz clinic at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Jay McShann at the Spirit Fest
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a white fedora, and Jay McShann smile at the photographer during the Spirit Festival at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Festival tents are visible behind them.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Jerry Hoover are happy to see each other
Band director Jerry Hoover puts his right arm around the shoulders of Ahmad Alaadeen at Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) night of the Jazz Benefit Concert featuring the Olathe North High...
Ahmad Alaadeen appreciating Jay McShann's piano talents
Jay McShann from his left side, watching his hands as he plays piano. A microphone is visible at the top of the photograph. A cloth lies across the music rack. Ahmad Alaadeen is blurred by visible...
Ahmad Alaadeen at 18th and Vine
Ahmad Alaadeen playing saxophone on the streets of the 18th and Vine District, possibly during an event in conjunction with Robert Altman's film "Kansas City."
Ahmad Alaadeen at the Gem Theater
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi hat, speaking from a podium during the Living Blues Party at the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ahmad Alaadeen at the Orchid Room
Ahmad Alaadeen (Richard White) performing at the Orchid Room, 12th Street and Vine near The Paseo; Kansas City, MO. Ahmad closes his eyes as he blows into a bass saxophone into a microphone.
Ahmad Alaadeen blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his right, looks down as he blows into a saxophone. A drum set is blurred behind him.
Ahmad Alaadeen blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his right side, closes his eyes and blows into a saxophone. A drum set is visible behind Ahmad. Possibly in Mutual Musicians Foundation building.
Ahmad Alaadeen blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his front left, wearing a fedora, blows into a saxophone. His eyes are a bit squinted.
Ahmad Alaadeen blows into a saxophone while wearing a Fedora
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his front left, wearing a fedora, blows into a tenor saxophone with a twinkle in his eyes.
Ahmad Alaadeen by a wall
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a fedora, leaning on a wall with his left hand above his head and a saxophone across his body. He gives a small smile to the photographer.
Ahmad Alaadeen closes his eyes and blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone), wearing a tuxedo, closes his eyes while performing at an unidentified venue.
Ahmad Alaadeen closes his eyes and blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen (tenor saxophone), wearing a tuxedo, performing at an unidentified venue. A piano and stand up bass are visible behind him.
Ahmad Alaadeen closes his eyes and blows into a saxophone
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his left side, closes his eyes and blows into a saxophone. This photograph is from the chest up.