Note
No date; likely between 1945 and 1950
Description
The Capitol International Jazzmen posing in a studio for a group photo. Coleman Hawkins is wearing a suite and fedora, holding a saxophone in both hands. John Kirby is wearing a suit and holding his arms in back. Oscar Moore is seated in front, wearing a plaid shirt and holding a guitar. Bill Coleman is standing in back, wearing a white shirt and tie and holding a trumpet. Max Roach is sitting behind a drumset, wearing a dark shit and glasses. Nat King Cole is standing in back, wearing a dark shirt and looking to the side. Buster Bailey is wearing a light shirt and suspenders and holding a clarinet, Benny Carter is standing far right holding a clarinet with one hand and wearing a dark shirt.
Date Issued
1945 to 1950
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Member of
Time Period
Subject (Name)
Subject (Topical)
Rights
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections