An unidentified band of African American Musicians, possibly the "Sensationals," gathered among their instruments, looking at the sheet music for "Are...
Billy Eckstine on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Billy Eckstine singing into a microphone at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Headshot of Bobby Byrne leaning forward on arms, looking to the side, and holding a baton against his shoulder. Byrne is wearing a black tuxedo with...
Portrait of the Red Mill Dance Hall Band (Buck Clayton's first professional band) Buck Clayton, trumpet; Theodore Cruz, alto saxophone; Pete Kinard...
Publicity photo of the Casa Loma Orchestra, on stage in tuxedos. Back row, standing, left to right: Frank Martinez (?), trumpet; Gene Gifford, guitar...
Coleman Hawkins playing saxophone; J.C Heard on drums with unidentified trumpet player.
Count Basie seated at a piano. Likely Jo Jones on drum set behind Count Basie.
The Edwards Sisters performing on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York with unidentified pianist behind them.
Emmet Berry and Ed Lewis performing with Basie Band.
Publicity photo of George Olsen looking to the side and holding his hands up to conduct while smiling. Olsen is wearing a black tuxedo and white...
Headshot of Harry Reser looking forward and smiling. Reser is wearing a dark suit jacket and striped tie.
Harry "Sweets" Edison and Snookie Young playing trumpets on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Harry "Sweets" Edison and Snookie Young on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Jimmy Johnson and His Band against a wall mural; drum is also painted with a nature scene.
Headshot of Louie Kuhn looking forward and smiling. Kuhn is wearing a white tuxedo and black bowtie.
Publicity print of Louis Armstrong featuring two overlapping photos of Armstrong wearing a tuxedo. In one photo Armstrong holds a trumpet to his lips...
Louis Armstrong smiling and interacting with his audience of mostly white children while holding his trumpet; performing with Zutty Singleton, Bobby...
Publicity photo of Louis Prima leaning forward and looking down while holding a trumpet with both hands. Prima is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Publicity photo of Louis Prima looking forward and smiling while holding a trumpet in one hand. Prima is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Publicity photo of Louis Prima looking to the side while playing a trumpet held in one hand. Prima is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Jazz pianist Memphis Slim's head and shoulders are visible and he does not smile as he holds a microphone across his chest with his right hand and...
Michel Denis, drums, with Wild Bill Davis, organ, and Dany Doriz, vibraphone.
Publicity photo of Mitchell Ayres smiling and facing slightly away from camera, wearing a tuxedo jacket and bowtie.
Pearl Bailey on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
