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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the saxophone, drum, and trumpet players, in matching outfits, play at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black &…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0202
Date:1944
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Jimmie Lunceford band performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Here, Jimmie Lunceford's band plays at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom, 218 Wall Street in Belltown. Saxophonist Willie Smith stands at right. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0111
Date:Circa 1947
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Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Here, a trumpet player in Count Basie's orchestra performs for a large crowd at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom. A row of hat mutes, used by the trumpet section, fills the foreground.
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0113
Date:Circa 1947
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People in a hallway, circa 1947
A group gathers in a hallway, possibly at a Count Basie Orchestra concert at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom. In the foreground, both women and one of the men are smoking. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0115
Date:Circa 1947
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Jimmie Lunceford band performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
The Jimmie Lunceford band plays onstage to a packed house at the Trianon Ballroom. A saxophone player waits behind the announcer. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0116
Date:Circa 1947
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Quintet singing with unidentified orchestra, Seattle, circa 1947
A men's quintet sings with an unidentified orchestra at Seattle's Civic Auditorium. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0117
Date:Circa 1947
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Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Count Basie Orchestra performed at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom around 1947. Here, the drummer and guitar player play while the trombone players (center) wait their turn.
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0118
Date:Circa 1947
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Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra performing at the The Trianon Ballroom, circa 1947
Jimmie Lunsford and his orchestra were frequent visitors to Seattle's Trianon Ballroom. Here, Lunsford leads the group before a packed audience. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0120
Date:Circa 1947
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Sonny Booker on bass with Jerry Tucker's orchestra, circa 1947
Standing behind a vibraphone, Sonny Booker plays bass in Jerry Tucker's orchestra. A guitarist and several trumpets are also playing. Written on individual negative sleeve: Sonny BookerWritten on negative page: Jazz / Faurot's / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.031.0121
Date:Circa 1947
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Jerry Tucker's band at Faurot's Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Jerry Tucker's 15-piece band played Seattle's Faurot's Ballroom at 1214 East Pike Street. Here, a trumpeter plays from behind a row of saxophones. Bass player Sonny Booker (far left) joins in along with drummer Charlie Blackwell (deep center). Written on negative page: Jazz / Faurot's / EaglesCaption information source: Seattle Daily Times, November 21, 1941, page 25.
ID Number:2014.49.002.031.0124
Date:Circa 1947