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Barney Kessel at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail Colorado

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Barney Kessel standing outside most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Barney Kessel having a conversation with Joe Venuti

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Barney Kessel facing Joe Venuti, wearing a fedora with a feather hatband, having a conversation outdoors during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Bob Wilber with a couple likely at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado

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An unidentified woman with Bob Wilber and an unidentified man at an outdoor cocktail party, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Buck Clayton by the pool with a music fan

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Buck Clayton with his arm around an unidentified white female music fan wearing a sleeveless dress and holding her keys, sunglasses and purse in front...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Buck Clayton playing in an ensemble during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party

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An unidentified African American male clarinetist with Coleman Hawkins, sax; Buck Clayton, trumpet; likely Urbie Green, trombone; and Gus Johnson...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Buck Clayton standing by an unidentified man

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Buck Clayton standing next to an unidentified white man, most likely at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Buck Clayton with jazz ensemble during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party

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An unidentified African American male clarinetist and pianist with Coleman Hawkins, sax; Buck Clayton, trumpet; likely Urbie Green, trombone; Gus...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Cocktail party during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party

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An unidentified group of people (largely white) at an outdoor cocktail party, most likely at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado. A lapel...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Covered bridge, likely in Vail, Colorado

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Wooden covered bridge at Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Man and woman on the street look up at the camera

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An unidentified white man and woman look up from the street, most likely in Vail, Colorado. The man is possibly Dave Brubeck.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Milt Hinton's ready to take your picture

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Milt Hinton standing outside of a bus, holding a flash for the camera around his neck, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Music fans attending Dick Gibson's Jazz Party

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Music fans attending Dick Gibson's Jazz party in Vail, Colorado. A man's lapel pin says "Vail, 53, Jazz" and has a picture of a trumpet on it.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Music fans standing outside of the Wildcat Tavern

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An unidentified couple standing on the street in front of the Wildcat Tavern, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Possibly Dick Gibson talking to Billy Butterfield and Zoot Sims

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Possibly Dick Gibson talking to Billy Butterfield and Zoot Sims outside in front of steps with an unidentified white man and woman behind them at...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Stores in Vail

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A snapshot of mountains, liquor store, delicatessen, two parked cars, and people walking in the street, on Bridge Street, Vail, Colorado, most likely...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Stylish couple laugh during a conversation

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A stylish unidentified white man and woman laugh during a conversation at a party with three unidentified white people behind them, most likely at...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Teddy Wilson in conversation

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Teddy Wilson, wearing a fedora and standing outside talking to an unidentified man whose back is to the camera most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Trombonist tells an amusing secret for Buck Clayton

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Buck Clayton smiles as he listens to an unidentified white male trombonist, possibly Urbie Green, shield his mouth with his hand to whisper in Buck's...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Two Dick Gibson Jazz Party attendees

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An unidentified couple wearing Vail Jazz pins with the numbers 210 and 211, most likely at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Unidentified man and woman with Buck Clayton

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Buck Clayton standing with an unidentified white woman and man, most likely at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado. The man is possibly Dave...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Unidentified man sitting outside

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An unidentified white man sitting outside, camera strap around his neck and a suit carrier next to him. Most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Vic Dickenson sits on the lawn to enjoy a beer

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Vic Dickenson, wearing a fedora and a short-sleeve shirt and holding a Budweiser beer as he sits on a lawn, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Wildcat Tavern sign

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Wildcat Tavern Sign, food drink & lodging, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Wood pile and sleigh at the Wildcat Tavern

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A wood pile and sleigh at the Wildcat Tavern, most likely during Dick Gibson's Jazz Party in Vail, Colorado.

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Zoot Sims with unidentified man

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Zoot Sims, who has a Budweiser beer and a cigarette in a holder, standing outside with an unidentified white man, most likely during Dick Gibson's...

Date Published
September-1968
Member of
Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

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