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Image of The Leon Vaughn Band, Seattle, 1948
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The Leon Vaughn Band, Seattle, 1948

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.In the mid-1940s, trumpeter Leon Vaughn formed his own band…
ID Number:2014.49.14.007.12
Date:1948
Image of Woman in costume dancing at club,  Seattle, circa 1948
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Woman in costume dancing at club, Seattle, circa 1948

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.Here, Smith photographs a woman in a belly dance costume…
ID Number:2014.49.14.012.01
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Jimmy Rushing singing on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle,  circa 1947
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Jimmy Rushing singing on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, circa 1947

James Andrew "Jimmy" Rushing (1901-1972) was a blues singer and pianist from Oklahoma who performed from the mid-1920s into the 1950s. Nicknamed "Mr. Five By Five," the heavyset Rushing was best know for being a singer with the Count Basie Orchestra from 1935-1948.Here, Jimmy Rushing sings at a microphone at Seattle's Civic Auditorium, with Count Basie's orchestra behind him and…
ID Number:2014.49.14.015.05
Date:Circa 1947
Image of Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, circa 1946
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Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, circa 1946

This photo shows jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie (1904–1984) with Jimmy Rushing during a performance of the Count Basie Orchestra at the Civic Auditorium in Seattle. Nicknamed "Mr. Five By Five," the heavyset Rushing was best know for being a vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra from 1935-1948. Caption information source: James Andrew “Jimmy” Rushing (1902-1972), contributed by Amilcar…
ID Number:2014.49.14.015.06
Date:Circa 1946
Image of Clarinet player on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, circa 1946
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Clarinet player on stage at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, circa 1946

Here, a clarinet player from the Count Basie Orchestra solos during a performance of the big band at the Civic Auditorium. At left, the audience crowds the edge of the stage.
ID Number:2014.49.14.015.09
Date:1946
Image of Vivian Dandridge performing at the China Pheasant, Seattle, 1953
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Vivian Dandridge performing at the China Pheasant, Seattle, 1953

Not all of Seattle’s mid-20th century jazz clubs were on Jackson Street. The China Pheasant was a Chinese-run roadhouse casino on East Marginal Way South near Boeing Field that also featured jazz performances. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in Seattle’s jazz clubs, where he often took pictures of musicians and performers.On this occasion, Smith photographed Vivian Dandridge…
ID Number:2014.49.14.033.01
Date:1953
Image of Patrons at the Basin Street club, Seattle, circa 1944
Photograph

Patrons at the Basin Street club, Seattle, circa 1944

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed a group of unidentified jazz…
ID Number:2014.49.14.035.10
Date:Circa 1944
Image of Club Rizal owner Charlie Beale and his wife, February 1944
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Club Rizal owner Charlie Beale and his wife, February 1944

Club Rizal was a Filipino social club and dance establishment in Seattle. It operated in the mid-1930s on King St., until moving to Stockton, California in 1937. In 1943, it reopened in Seattle at the corner of 6th Ave. S. and S. King Street. New owner Charlie Beale featured popular local acts such as Al Pierre's jazz band and singer…
ID Number:2014.49.14.038.02
Date:1944
Image of Dancers at Club Rizal, Seattle, circa 1944
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Dancers at Club Rizal, Seattle, circa 1944

Seattle's Jackson Street area jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.Here, Smith photographs a couple on the dance floor…
ID Number:2014.49.14.047.09
Date:Circa 1944
Image of Hugh DeLacy campaign truck in parade, Seattle, 1946
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Hugh DeLacy campaign truck in parade, Seattle, 1946

Hugh DeLacy (1910-1986) served on the Seattle City Council from 1937 to 1940 and represented Washington’s 1st district in the US House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947. This photo shows a campaign truck for DeLacy's campaign for reelection to Congress. The women on the back of the truck wear sweaters spelling out DeLacy's name, but appear unaware that they…
ID Number:2014.49.15.110.06
Date:1946
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