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 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 greeting his friend
Standing outside a building among parked cars, possibly Sonny Kenner, from his right side, motions toward Ahmad Alaadeen. Ahmad is laughing and extending his left hand toward Sonny. Franz Bruce stands...
Ahmad Alaadeen performing at Mutual Musicians Foundation
Ahmad Alaadeen, from his left side, performing at Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. He stands in front of a wall of 8 x 10 black and white headshot photographs.
Ahmad Alaadeen showing off the 2000 Governor's Humanities Award
Ahmad Alaadeen smiles while holding a framed proclamation award. This was a combined event for the Tradin' 4s (Series Four): Celebration of Alaadeen's 2000 Governor's Humanities Award at the Mutual...
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...
City Light Jazz Ensemble in front of the Gem Theater
City Light Jazz Ensemble sits in and stands by a 1946 De Soto convertible in front of the Gem Theater with Ida McBeth leaning on the right front hood. Ahmad Alaadeen holds a soprano saxophone straight...
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...
Tom Alexios and Ahmad Alaadeen
Ahmad Alaadeen and Tom Alexios outside Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Tom Alexios and Ahmad Alaadeen
Tom Alexios puts his left arm around Ahmad Alaadeen's shoulder as they smile at the photographer. This was a combined event for the Tradin' 4s (Series Four): Celebration of Alaadeen's 2000 Governor's...
Unidentified woman makes remarks before a performance by Ahmad Alaadeen and Group 21
An unidentified African American woman making remarks as she stands among audience chairs before a performance by Alaadeen and Group 21: Tyrone Clark (bass), Mike Warren (drums), Chris Clarke (piano)...