Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham Collection

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Frank Wess
Frank Wess playing clarinet as guest artist with the Sweet Baby Blues Band; wearing a tan jacket and reddish orange shirt; facing the camera., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on label affixed to photo border: Frank Wess.
George Bohanon playing trombone
George Bohanon playing a muted trombone at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala; Nolan Smith is visible beside him., September 26, 2009, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: © Grace Bell ; photo by Grace Bell.
George Duvivier and his bass
George Duvivier, seated and looking to the left, wearing dark framed glasses with the neck of his bass visible next to him; he's wearing a suit and tie., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten text on photo border: George Duvivier courtesy of Edberger-Roger Field; Handwritten text (partially visible) on photo: photo by Roger Field.
George Duvivier and his bass
George Duvivier holding his bass and looking at the camera with pursed lips; wearing dark framed glasses and a suit and tie., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
George Red Callender, Ed Dinky Morris, and Clora Bryant
Three photos on one sheet of Red Callender, Dinky Jones, and Clora Bryant; Callender is with his bass, Morris his saxophone, and Bryant is playing trumpet., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten text under photos: George "Red" Callender, Ed "Dinky" Morris, Clora Bryant, "The original Sweet Baby Blues Band".
Grace Bell taking a photograph
Grace Bell taking a photograph, camera to her face, while laughing; other audience members can be seen behind her; at "An Evening of Note", honoring Jeannie Cheatham, held at the Museum of Making Music's 7th Annual Gala., September 26, 2009, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Stamp on verso: ©Grace Bell.
Great Day in Harlem
Group Photo titled "A Great Day in Harlem" of 57 jazz musicians taken on 17 East 126th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenue in New York City on the steps and sidewalk in front of an apartment building; mixed group of men and Women and children, African American and White; small children can be seen watching from one of the windows; Full listing of those pictured may be found on the Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Great_Day_in_Harlem_(photograph))., August 12, 1958, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Great day in Hollywood group photo
Group photo of the participants in the Great Day in Hollywood; all seated or standing on a set of concrete steps outside an unidentified building; Jeannie and Jimmy 8th & 9th row up; mixed group of white and African American members., 1994, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on letter attached to photo: Festival Productions Inc. [Santa Monica address, phone, and Fax], November 22, 1994, Hello. Here at last is your copy of "A Great Day in Hollywood" photo. Thanks for your participation. Happy Holidays! [signature copy] Darlene Chan.
Group photo of a recording session
Group photo of the sound personnel and the musicians during a recording session; featuring Dinky Morris, Clora Bryant, Snooky Young, Curtis Peagler, Red Callender (likely) and Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham., No date; likely 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Group photo with Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham
Group photo of a group of jazz musicians sitting for a formal portrait and including Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham; Jimmy is holding his trombone and Jeannie is seated at a piano the others are gathered around; all looking forward at the camera and all holding their instruments., Peter Sprague (via email forwarded to Garth Tardy (Metadata Librarian)) lists personnel as: Jimmy Cheatham - trombone Gunnar Biggs - bass Hollis Gentry III - sax Daniel Jackson - sax Charles McPherson - sax Jeannie Cheatham - piano Carl Evans Jr.- piano Peter Sprague - guitar Fro Brigham - trumpet Joe Marillo - saxophone Chuck McPherson - drums Can’t remember the next guy’s name Tony Ortega - sax Gene Perry - congas (used kneeled down), No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Grover Mitchell giving a thumbs-up
Grover Mitchell in a suit and carrying his trombone while giving a thumbs-up; turned a bit to the left of the photo., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten inscription on verso: 4th & bsts [best?] love Jeannie; camera's date stamp on photo has been manually blacked out.
Grover Mitchell with his trombone
Grover Mitchell in a suit and carrying his trombone; he's smiling and looking downwards; stage lighting can be seen above him., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on label affixed to verso: Grover Mitchell trombone ; Handwritten inscription on verso: C Borch [?] 4th & B love Jeannie; camera's date stamp on photo has been manually blacked out.
Hank Crawford
Portrait photograph of Hank Crawford in a tux holding his saxophone; he's standing against a background of what appears to be crumpled paper; facing front with body turned somewhat to the right., 1994, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Signed by Crawford in gold ink on photo recto: To Jimmy & Jeannie -Love-Happiness-Peace, Hank Crawford, -94-; Handwritten note on verso: "Hank" Crawford.
Hank Crawford smiling
Hank Crawford seated at a recording session and looking up at the camera and smiling; beside him an unidentified person is partially seen standing; recording equipment is seen behind them., 1993, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Developer's note printed on verso: Seattle Filmworks 26 Jul 1993.
Hats and friends
Jeannie Cheatham posing for a photo with two friends (white man and white woman) one on either side of her; Jeannie and the man are both wearing check patterned hats; all are looking at the camera and smiling; the white woman is wearing a lavender colored shirt., No date; likely 2006, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Developer's date on verso 02/03/07.
Hats and friends
Jeannie Cheatham posing for a photo with two friends (white man and white woman) one on either side of her; Jeannie and the man are both wearing check patterned hats; all are looking at the camera and smiling; the white woman is wearing a yellow colored shirt., No date; likely 2006, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Developer's date on verso 02/03/07.
High school portrait of Jeannie Evans Cheatham
School portrait of Jeannie Evans Cheatham at age sixteen; she's wearing a light colored dress with a string of pearls and is facing the camera, smiling., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on bottom border of print: Jean Evans, 16 years old, West High School Graduate, Akron, Ohio.
Ironman Harris
Ironman Harris seated at his drum set at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; facing the left of the photo and only a part of a cymbal can be seen of the drum set., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris and friend
Ironman Harris and unidentified woman (white) in vampire costumes showing of their fangs to the camera; at a night club on Harbor Island, San Diego., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris and friend
Ironman Harris (left) in a red shirt and sunglasses speaking with a seated African American man (right) at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris and friend
Ironman Harris and an unidentified woman (white), both dressed in capes as vampires, on stage and drawing close to each other; part of a drum set and paper streamers can be seen behind them; at a night club on Harbor Island, San Diego., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris at his drum set
Ironman Harris seated at his drum set and looking directly at the camera; photo taken from behind a bar and two patrons can be partially seen along with one of their drinks; at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego., July 5, 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Horton Grand 07-05-95 [stylized rose] Jeannie; "Iron Man" Harris.
Ironman Harris making a face
Ironman Harris making funny face with his mouth open and hands spread on either side of his head; wearing a black shirt and red tie; at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris playing drums
A smiling Ironman Harris seated at his drum set and playing at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; facing the left of the photograph., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris playing drums
Ironman Harris playing drums and facing the left of the photo; next to him Red Callender is playing bass; at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris playing drums
Ironman Harris, bearded and all in black, playing the drums at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego; holding a drumstick and facing the left of the photo., July 5, 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Horton Grand 07-05-95 [stylized rose] Jeannie.
Ironman Harris playing drums
Ironman Harris seated at his drum set and playing at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago; facing the left of the photograph., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ironman Harris with young boy
Ironman Harris with unidentified, young white boy (around three years old); the boy is seated at Harris' drum set with Harris standing behind him and smiling; at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago., June 20-25, 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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