Jazz saxophonist, possibly Coleman Hawkins
A close up photograph of possibly Coleman Hawkins, eyes closed, blowing into the saxophone, only reed and neck of saxophone shown.
A close up photograph of possibly Coleman Hawkins, eyes closed, blowing into the saxophone, only reed and neck of saxophone shown.
Angled publicity photo of Jimmy Dorsey wearing a tuxedo and playing clarinet for Warner Bros. First National Picture "Hollywood Canteen."
L. Perry Cookingham behind WHB microphone holding up papers. Sign on wall reads WHB at WAR.
Louis Armstrong and Dave Dexter sitting at the piano. Armstrong is smiling and pointing to his trumpet while Dexter looks forward.
Louis Armstrong playing trumpet with one hand and embracing Lucille Wilson with the other. Wilson stand behind Armstrong and holds his legs.
Louis Armstrong and an unidentified woman sitting at the piano. Armstrong is smiling and holding his trumpet while the woman smiles and looks up.
Louis Armstrong wearing a white collared shirt and playing trumpet while looking up. A tall plant and light fixture are in the background.
Louis Armstrong wearing a white collared shirt and playing trumpet while facing to the side.
Louis Armstrong sitting at the piano holding a trumpet, smiling, and wiping his face with a handkerchief.
Louis Armstrong sitting at the piano holding a trumpet and wiping his face with a handkerchief.
Mark Norman Smith standing in front large bookcase with doors holding one book in right hand and removing book from shelf with left hand. Smith...
Waist-up portrait of KMBC Director of Research Department Mark Norman Smith in light suit, white shirt, and flower tie. Smith sitting at slight angle...
Mayor Gage seated at desk, with the city council standing behind him in the Council Chambers in Kansas City City Hall. Identified as Koontz...
Nat King Cole, Helen Humes, Herb Shriner, and Jimmie Lunceford standing around an Armed Forces Radio Service microphone, Cole is wearing a pinstripe...
Oscar Moore playing guitar and singing with Nat King Cole. Cole is playing the piano and singing with his eyes closed into a microphone hanging from...
Peggy Lee and the Capitol Jazzmen during a Capitol Records recording session. Musicians include Les Robinson playing alto saxophone, Eddie Miller...
Peggy Lee and the Capitol Jazzmen during a Capitol Records recording session. Musicians include Les Robinson playing alto saxophone, Eddie Miller...
Peggy Lee and the Capitol Jazzmen during a Capitol Records recording session. Musicians include Les Robinson playing alto saxophone, Eddie Miller...
Publicity photo of Paul Creston seated with hands resting on a chair, wearing dark suit with dark tie.
Publicity photo of Paul Creston looking straight at camera, wearing dark suit with dark tie.
Publicity photo of Paul Creston looking straight at camera, wearing dark suit with dark tie.
Harriette W. Cookingham, L. Perry Cookingham, and crowd of people outside a home at a S & S Sunday Brunch.
Sammy Kaye receiving a prize from a Signal Oil executive. Kaye is looking down and smiling while the unidentified executive wearing a pinstripe suit...
Shirley Cookson posing for a photo in front of flowers growing along a path. She has one arm hidden behind her back.
L. Perry Cookingham seated at head of conference table with 13 other city staff.