Jay McShann Collection

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Jay McShann and young Japanese man standing by a car
Jay McShann and an unidentified young Japanese man standing for a photo beside a black car; trees in the background; Madarao, Japan., August 5, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 651-675 comprise photo album 4 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album of Japanese design)
Jay McShann at a Kansas City diner
Jay McShann seated at a table in a diner in Kansas City; he's wearing a winter jacket, black hat; on the wall behind him are various album covers, records, instruments, drawings, and a tribute to the 1985 World Series win by Royals; facing the camera and smiling., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at a patio table
Jay McShann with a glass of water seated at an outdoor patio table with a black and white striped awning; plants and trees can be seen behind him; McShann is smiling hugely and looking to the left of the photo., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at a question and answer panel on the SS Norway
Jay McShann (far right) and five other, unidentified, men seated in a row on stage answering questions from an audience; the third man from the left is holding the microphone and speaking; likely aboard the SS Norway., November 1987, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Date stamps on verso: Nov. 1987 ; Handwritten notes on verso: Hootie, S.S. Norway ; Photographer's stamp on verso: Photo by Mona Hinton.
Jay McShann at a restaurant or bar table
Jay McShann seated at table, likely a bar or restaurant, with potted plants on the table and hanging from a plant holder; looking over to the right of the photo., Likely April 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at a restaurant table with Eddie Jones
Jay McShann seated next to Eddie Jones at a table in an unidentified restaurant in Brocken, Germany; McShann is leaning over, pointing something out to Jones., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at his piano in a t-shirt
Jay McShann seated with his back to his piano and facing the camera wearing a t-shirt with the word "Jazz" on it; on top of his piano are Christmas cards and a poinsettia plant., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at his piano with Taka Watanabe
Jay McShann seated at his piano, hands on the keyboard, with Taka Watanabe next to him with her arm around his shoulder; Jay is looking over at the camera smiling; curtains behind them both., No date; likely 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at his piano with unidentified man holding a tambourine
Unidentified African American man with half-moon tambourine seated next to Jay McShann who is leaning back to joke with him from his piano at Jazz City (the Jazz City International Jazz Festival); Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Original printed on 10x8 sheet; photo housed with P063 and P065; Photographer's label on verso.
Jay McShann at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event
Jay McShann seated during the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event; Kansas City, Missouri; he's wearing a name tag and ribbon and looking directly at the camera., December 15, 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: ©2001 Evie Quarles 3418 Karnes Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 [phone number]; Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann, Jackson Co. 175 Anniv. Award K.C.M.O. 12/15/01 36-I.
Jay McShann at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event
Jay McShann during the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Awards event; Kansas City, Missouri; he's seated and looking to the right of the photo; he's wearing a name tag and ribbon; behind him are the American and Missouri flags., December 15, 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: ©2001 Evie Quarles 3418 Karnes Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 [phone number]; Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann, Jackson Co. 175 Anniv. Award 12/15/01 30-I.
Jay McShann at the Montreal Bistro
Jay McShann seated at a table and looking up at someone just off camera; a copy of the "Last of the Blue Devils" is beside his hand; at the Montreal Bistro in Montreal, Canada., February 1, 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: At the Montreal Bistro 1 Feb 2001; Photographer's stamp on verso: Photo by: Larry Milberry, Toronto, Canada.
Jay McShann at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Jay McShann in a ball cap seated at a piano and talking to someone out of the picture; an unidentified African American male bass guitarist is standing by his piano as is another unidentified African American man with his back to the camera; a poster of Sun Ra is on the wall behind them; at the Mutual Musicians Foundation building in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at the Mutual Musicians Foundation seated at a table
Jay McShann seated at a table across from someone we can only see the hand of at the Mutual Musicians Foundation building in Kansas City, Missouri; an African American woman and man are seen in the background., May 12, 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Label on verso: Hope this is a reminder of some happy memories, best regards, Dick Berkley, [handwritten signature and date: 5/12/97].
Jay McShann at the Oslo Jazz Festival
Jay McShann playing piano and singing into a microphone at Det Apne Teater (The Open Theater) during the Oslo Jazz Festival, Norway; a sign with the festival's logo is on the wall behind him., 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 P036; Photographer's label on verso.
Jay McShann at the Oslo Jazz Festival
Jay McShann playing piano and singing into a microphone at Det Apne Teater (The Open Theater) during the Oslo Jazz Festival, Norway; a sign with the festival's logo is on the wall behind him., 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 P036 and P037; Photographer's label on verso.
Jay McShann at the piano
Jay McShann on stage playing piano; facing the right of the photo with his head turned to look at the audience over his shoulder; there's also a microphone on a stand in front of him., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at the piano and surrounded by school children
Close up of Jay McShann at the piano while surrounded by African American school children at the Lincoln Building, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Missouri., August 21, 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at the piano and surrounded by school children
Jay McShann at the piano while surrounded by school children at the Lincoln Building, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Missouri., August 21, 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann at the piano with suspenders
Jay McShann playing piano and looking over at the camera; wearing a checked shirt with suspenders; a curtain is behind him., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Original printed on 8x10 sheet; Photographer's label on verso: James Fraher Photography, 1840 Industrial Drive #240, Libertyville, IL 60048 [phone]; handwritten note on verso: 2964-2.
Jay McShann backstage with Holger Petersen, Duke Robillard and three other men posing for a photo
Group shot backstage of Jay McShann (seated) with Duke Robillard (far right) and Holger Petersen (2nd from right) and three other men standing behind him; unidentified venue., No date; likely 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann close up
Close up photo of Jay McShann, head turned to the left of the photo to look at someone out of the shot; unknown location or event., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Henri Lauener.
Jay McShann during a performance
Close up of Jay McShann smiling during an unidentified performance; looking to the right of the photo., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann-- piano.
Jay McShann entering through a door
Jay McShann entering a house through the door while gesturing with his hands; wearing a suit and hat; unidentified residence., Likely February 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Remember this one? I love it - so typically your "returning" each nite!
Jay McShann gesturing from his piano
Jay McShann seated at the piano and gesturing toward someone with one hand while looking at the audience; Bob Haggart can be partly seen behind him; Glenwood Springs, Colorado., July 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay McShann July 1989 Glenwood Springs, Co. Richard Ryman 4728 Road 154, Glenwood Springs, Co. 81601.
Jay McShann getting a kiss from a young fan
Jay McShann holding up and getting a kiss on the cheek from an unidentified little girl (white) at a house party; both are wearing light blue clothes., Likely April 1981, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann getting out of the back seat of a car
Jay McShann getting out of the back seat of a white or silver colored car at night; the legs of a woman driver can be seen in the driver's seat; unknown location., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann giving Zoe a hug
Jay McShann hugging Zoe (last name unknown) in her living room; a television set and recliner can be seen; Lincoln, Nebraska., December 1969, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay & Zoe Xmas holidays '69, Lincoln, Neb.

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