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Count Basie at the piano, Seattle, November 27, 1946
Order an ImageSeattle'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 Big Band pianist Count Basie with singer Jimmy Rushing and bass player Walter Page when the Count Basie Orchestra played at Seattle's Civic Auditorium.
Handwritten on negative page: Count Basie 11-27-47
On this occasion, Smith photographed Big Band pianist Count Basie with singer Jimmy Rushing and bass player Walter Page when the Count Basie Orchestra played at Seattle's Civic Auditorium.
Handwritten on negative page: Count Basie 11-27-47
ID Number: 2014.49.002.016.0049
Date: 1946
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.016.0049
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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