Charlie Parker playing saxophone
Charlie Parker playing saxophone; facing the left of the photo and wearing a plaid shirt and corduroy pants.
Claude Williams playing violin
Claude Williams playing violin; poster of a 19th century man in a hat behind him; unknown location.
Close up photo of Jay McShann
Head shot of Jay McShann smiling; wearing a white shirt and his gold tooth crown is seen.
Close up photo of Jay McShann
Up close photo of Jay McShann's face as he looks to the right of the camera; paper cup and carafe seen below with a blurred background; wearing a polka-dot tie.
Close up photo of Jay McShann with a cigarette
Head shot of Jay McShann smiling while smoking a cigarette; wearing a white shirt and his gold tooth crown is seen; looking to the left of the photo.
Gus Johnson playing drums
Gus Johnson playing drums during a recording date for radio station KFBI in Wichita, Kansas; fireplace screen is seen behind him and a bottle of soda or beer is at his feet.
Jay McShann at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event
Jay McShann seated during the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event; Kansas City, Missouri; he's wearing a name tag and ribbon and looking directly at the camera.
Jay McShann at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event
Jay McShann during the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event; Kansas City, Missouri; he's seated and looking to the right of the photo; he's wearing a name tag and ribbon; behind him are the...
Jay McShann at the Oslo Jazz Festival
Jay McShann playing piano and singing into a microphone at Det Apne Teater (The Open Theater) during the Oslo Jazz Festival, Norway; a sign with the festival's logo is on the wall behind him.
Jay McShann at the Oslo Jazz Festival
Jay McShann playing piano and singing into a microphone at Det Apne Teater (The Open Theater) during the Oslo Jazz Festival, Norway; a sign with the festival's logo is on the wall behind him.
Jay McShann at the piano
Jay McShann on stage playing piano; facing the right of the photo with his head turned to look at the audience over his shoulder; there's also a microphone on a stand in front of him.
Jay McShann at the piano with suspenders
Jay McShann playing piano and looking over at the camera; wearing a checked shirt with suspenders; a curtain is behind him.
Jay McShann holding his Pioneer Award
Jay McShann holding his 1996 Pioneer Award plaque from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation; standing in front of a plastic sheet with the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards logo repeated over and...
Jay McShann in a recording studio
Jay McShann seated at a piano in front of a large microphone in an unidentified recording studio; chairs and music stands can be seen behind him.
Jay McShann laughing
Jay McShann laughing, likely while performing; unknown location or event.
Jay McShann looking up from his piano
Jay McShann turned away from his piano and looking up into the camera.
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool
Close up of Jay McShann lying on a float in a pool; unidentified location.
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool with a ball resting on an inflatable swan in front of him; unknown location.
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool
Jay McShann lying on a float and holding a ball in a swimming pool; unidentified location.
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool holding onto an inflatable swan
Jay McShann lying on a float in a swimming pool and holding on to an inflatable swan; unidentified location.
Jay McShann outside holding a newspaper
Jay McShann holding a newspaper outside at an unidentified park or campground; the newspaper headline reads "Ceiling falls and kills a guest at hotel here: Carolina man buried in bed"; trees and lawn...
Jay McShann playing piano
Jay McShann playing piano with microphone in front of him; leaning back and laughing as he plays; unknown event or location.
Jay McShann playing piano
Jay McShann at piano with a microphone in front of him; facing the right of the photo with head turned to looked out over the audience; wearing a suit and tie.
Jay McShann playing piano
Jay McShann at piano looking down at the keyboard; photo taken looking at McShann from over the top of the piano.
Jay McShann playing piano
Jay McShann playing piano with a large microphone above him; facing the left of the photo.