Jay McShann Collection

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Jay McShann with Little Brother Montgomery
Jay McShann smiling and playing piano while Little Brother Montgomery looks on; appears to be in a private home., February 20, 1983, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Same man in photo 242.
Jay McShann with Maureen Rowling and John Norris
Maureen Rowling, Jay McShann, and John Norris posing together for a photo at Montreal Bistro in Montreal, Canada; Norris is wearing a bright blue sweater with the word "Jazz" scattered all over it in red and teal; other people can be seen behind them., February 1, 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: With Maureen Rowling & John Norris at the Montreal Bistro 1 Feb 2001; Photographer's stamp on verso: Photo by: Larry Milberry, Toronto, Canada.
Jay McShann with Myra Taylor
Jay McShann leaning in and sharing a laugh with Myra Taylor during the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival Media Day; both seated with people seen behind them, including one man taking a photograph., July 20, 2000, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: ©2000 Evie Quarles 3418 Karnes Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 [phone number]; Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann, Myra Taylor Kansas City Blues & Jazz Fest 2000 Media Day 7/20/00 8-0.
Jay McShann with Norman Marshall Villeneuve
Jay McShann and Norman Marshall Villeneuve posing together for a photo; both facing the camera and smiling., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann (right) Norman Marshall Villeneuve.
Jay McShann with Paul Gunther
Jay McShann, and drummer Paul Gunther posing together for a photo in a room with floral wallpaper; both facing the camera., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Ralph Sutton and his wife Sunnie
Mrs. Ralph Sutton, Ralph Sutton, and Jay McShann seated together on a bench at the Camelback Inn Jazz Party; Ralph has an arm around Jay's shoulder and Jay is laughing at something; another man can be partially seen in the foreground of the photo., March 12, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Suttons & Hootie Camelback Inn Jazz Party Mar 12, 89.
Jay McShann with Ralph Sutton, Gus Johnson, Milt Hinton, and others at the Gibson Jazz Party
Ralph Sutton, Jay McShann, Gus Johnson, Milt Hinton and unidentified man standing behind Johnson leaning in with his hands on his shoulders; all seated around a table at the 1992 Gibson Jazz Party at the Radisson Hotel in Denver, Colorado., September 5-7, 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Sept. 5-7, 1992 Gibson Jazz, Radisson Hotel; The Whorehouse Contingent.
Jay McShann with Ralph Sutton, Gus Johnson, and others in a living room
Unidentified white man, unidentified white woman, Ralph Sutton, Jay McShann, Gus Johnson, unidentified African American man seated in a circle and talking in the living room of a private residence; a large clock is on the wall behind them., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay, photo by Mona Hinton.
Jay McShann with Roy
Jay McShann visiting Roy [surname unknown] at his place in Toronto, Canada; Roy is wearing a white shirt with a breast logo for the "Reindeer Lounge" and McShann has one hand on his shoulder and is wearing a jacket and hat., January 9, 2002, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Roy
Jay McShann looking up at Roy [surname unknown] playing air piano beside him; at Roy's house in Toronto, Canada., January 9, 2002, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Roy
Jay McShann with a man named Roy [surname unknown] at his place in Toronto, Canada; facing each other, McShann is wearing a hat., January 9, 2002, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Roy
Jay McShann with Roy [surname not known] at Roy's residence in Toronto, Canada; Roy is in a white short sleeved shirt and McShann is wearing a hat and jacket and has on hand on Roy's shoulder and is facing him., January 9, 2002, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on photo face: Jay McShann at Roy's Jan. 9, 2002.
Jay McShann with Terje Venaas at the Oslo Jazz Festival
Jay McShann, seated, with bassist Terje Venaas leaning over him at Det Apne Teater (The Open Theater) during the Oslo Jazz Festival; Oslo, Norway; part of Venaas' bass can be seen., August 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Includes note to Jay McShann from Ken and Berit Bolt; photo housed with P035 and P037; Photographer's label on verso.
Jay McShann with Victoria Tarlow and Bruce Ricker
Jay McShann seated for a photograph with associate producer Victoria Tarlow on the left and director Bruce Ricker on the right; both of the documentary film "The Last of the Blue Devils"., 1979, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: photo credit George Shlonsky ; (Left to right) Victoria Tarlow, associate producer, Jay McShann, jazz pianist and star of "The Last of the Blue Devils'; Brue Ricker, director.
Jay McShann with a bottle of wine
Jay McShann seated at dining table in an unidentified restaurant with a bottle of wine and wine glass in front of him; a painting is on the wall behind him; McShann is looking toward the left of the photo and laughing., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with a cigarette
Jay McShann holding a cigarette with a crowded background in Geneva, Switzerland; McShann is facing the camera and smiling slightly., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Raymond Re, Av. Ernest Hentsch 4, 1207 Genève, [phone].
Jay McShann with a cigarette and a smile
Jay McShann smiling and holding a cigarette while seated; wearing a light brown suit; looking slightly to the right of the photo; unknown event in Denver, Colorado., September 6, 1982, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Stamp on verso: Joseph B. Wilder, 640 Riverside Drive, 9E, New York, N.Y., 10031.
Jay McShann with a cigarette and a smile (enlargement)
Jay McShann smiling and holding a cigarette while seated; wearing a light brown suit; looking slightly to the right of the photo; unknown event in Denver, Colorado., September 6, 1982, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Photo by Joe Wilder ; Joseph B. Wilder, 640 Riverside Drive, 9E, New York, N.Y., 10031.
Jay McShann with a microphone
Jay McShann seated at an unseen piano and head turned to face a microphone and the camera; sound equipment, a bookshelf, and a mother-in-law's tongue plant are behind him; unidentified private residence in Excelsior Springs, Missouri., Likely February 1990, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with a paisley tie
Jay McShann smiling wearing a suit with a paisley tie; facing the right of the photograph against a black background., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Copyright by Cairati [address/phone] Bergamo, Italy.
Jay McShann with a pink jacket
Jay McShann seated on a leather seat wearing a white shirt and light pink jacket; looking at the camera and smiling., Likely September 1978, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Photo by Lee Jeske.
Jay McShann with closed eyes
Jay McShann with eyes closed and lips pursed, possibly during a performance; facing the right of the photo., No date; likely 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Mounted to paperboard.
Jay McShann with family
Jay McShann (left) posing for a photo with his cousin Marrele Overstreet (right) with Marrele's wife Dorothy (center); Detroit, Michigan., 1983, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Detroit, 1983, photo by David Clements; Jay McShann - cousin, Dorothy Overstreet, wife, Marrele Overstreet, cousin.
Jay McShann with his birthday cake
Jay McShann with a knife about to cut the cake at a party for his 69th birthday in New York; Alice Betty Rustin, has an arm around his shoulder; Claude Williams, and an unidentified African American man can also be seen around the table., January 12, 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay's 69th bday in N.Y. with Alice Betty Jan. 12/85.
Jay McShann with his orchestra
Jay McShann and his orchestra; (top row L-R) Bobby Hopkins, drums; Pete Anderson, bass; (bottom row L-R) David Newman (likely), clarinet or saxophone; Pete Haney, saxophone, Joe Whitfield, saxophone; Phillip Cochran, trumpet and Jay McShann; Orange, Texas., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Reprint. Band members names written on original image; Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann & Orchestra 1950, Orange, Texas.
Jay McShann with other musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Jay McShann, seated at a white piano with an unidentified African American male saxophonist standing near him and an unidentified African American male guitarist seated behind him; other people around him; at the Mutual Musicians Foundation building in Kansas City, Missouri., Likely January 1983, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with out stretched hand
Jay McShann walking on stage with arm stretched out to greet someone not seen in photo; banners for the 3rd Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival are hanging behind him; Sarasota, Florida., 1982, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's signature on photo face; stamp on verso: This photograph may not be reproduced in any form without express permission of Frank Roberts.
Jay McShann with students around his piano
Jay McShann at piano, surrounded by African American school children while seated at the piano in the Lincoln Building, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Missouri; most of the kids are holding some sort of hand out., August 21, 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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