Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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Nappy Lamare singing
Nappy Lamare singing into a studio microphone. Lamare is looking down at music on a stand and is wearing a white shirt and patterned tie., October 29, 1947, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is taped to an envelope
Narada Michael Walden
Headshot of Narada Michael Walden looking forward and smiling. Walden is wearing a white jacket with a button on the lapel., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole
Publicity photo of Nat King Cole turned to the side and looking forward while smiling and extending hands out. Cole is wearing a light colored suit and patterned tie., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print.
Nat King Cole and Johnny Mercer
Nat King Cole sitting at piano talking with Johnny Mercer. Cole is facing to the side underneath a microphone. Mercer is leaning on the side of the piano., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print., Red arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.
Nat King Cole and Perry Como
Nat King Cole and Perry Como looking over music. Cole is wearing a pinstripe suit. Como is wearing a patterned jacket and holding music with a cigarette in one hand., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett
Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett sitting at restaurant table with a bread basket and silver wear. Cole is wearing a patterned jacket and leaning forward with one arm on the table. Bennett is wearing a dark jacket and looking up., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print.
Nat King Cole playing piano
Nat King Cole photographed from the side playing piano. Cole is looking forward and wearing a pinstripe suit., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole playing piano
Angled photograph from below of Nat King Cole playing piano. Cole is wearing a pinstripe suit and looking down at piano keys., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed by Cole to Dexter.
Nat King Cole playing piano
Photo of Nat King Cole playing piano and singing into a Capitol Records microphone hanging from above. Cole is smiling and wearing a striped shirt and wide brimmed hat., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print., White outline of Cole painted on photo for print transfer.
Nat King Cole playing piano
Nat King Cole photographed from above playing piano in front of a studio wall. Cole is wearing a striped shirt and looking to the side., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarvis, Buddy Rich, and Dave Dexter
Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarvis, Buddy Rich, and Dave Dexter sitting at tables with microphones before a studio audience during radio broadcast. The broadcast is taking place on a large auditorium stage with chairs and music stands in the back., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarvis, Buddy Rich, and Dave Dexter
Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarvis, Buddy Rich, and Dave Dexter sitting at tables with microphones before a studio audience during radio broadcast. An unidentified man stand over Jarvis in the center of the room., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nat King Cole, Helen Humes, Herb Shriner, and Jimmie Lunceford
Nat King Cole, Helen Humes, Herb Shriner, and Jimmie Lunceford standing around an Armed Forces Radio Service microphone, Cole is wearing a pinstripe suit and holding a harmonica. Humes is wearing a light colored dress. Shriner is wearing an armed forces uniform. Lunceford is wearing a suit jacket and looking down while smiling., 1944, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Black arrows and writing on photo for print transfer.
Nat King Cole, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lena Horne
Nat King Cole, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lena Horne standing behind a USA microphone and laughing. Cole is wearing a light colored suit and patterned tie and is holding out his hand, touching Horne's hand. Lunceford is looking at Horne and wearing a checkered suit and patterned tie. Horne is looking slightly to the side, wearing a striped blouse, and holding her hand out to touch Cole's hand., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.
Natalie Cole
Headshot of Natalie Cole in 3/4 turn looking forward. Cole is wearing a dress with lace and has a flower in her hair., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Public relations: Edward Windsor Wright Corporation, Suite 502, 6430 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Calif. 90028, 213-466-6421., Personal Management: Kevin Hunter, New Directions, 9229 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069, 213-550-7205, 212-586-2505.
Natalie Cole
Publicity photo of Natalie Cole facing the camera with one arm extended out and the other hand pointing up. Cole is wearing a white floral dress., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info on back of print.
Natalie Cole singing
Angled headshot of Natalie Cole holding a microphone up and singing. Cole is wearing a turtleneck and striped jacket., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info on back of print.
Neely Plumb
Neely Plumb playing a saxophone along with a record. Plumb is looking down and to the side, wearing a light colored button shirt., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release attached to back of photo.
Nellie Lutcher
Jazz singer Nellie Lutcher, a popular song stylist of the 30s and 40s, performs an hour of songs in a KCET special, "Nellie," airing Wednesday, February 3 (10 to 11pm) on Channel 28 (from photo caption)., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nellie Lutcher speaking with Ralph Edwards
Nellie Lutcher speaking with (1st photograph) and looking wide-eyed at (2nd photograph) "This Is Your Life" TV host Ralph Edwards. Lutcher is wearing a shoulder-less dress with fur lining. Edwards is wearing a black tuxedo and pointing his finger at Lutcher (1st photograph) and is turned toward Lutcher while holding a phone (2nd photograph)., December 31, 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Neville Marriner
Publicity photo of Neville Marriner standing and leaning against a wall with arms folded while looking forward. Marriner is wearing a white tuxedo and black bowtie., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Neville Marriner
Publicity photo of Neville Marriner sitting to the side and turning to look forward. Marriner is wearing a striped shirt and touching his fingers together with both hands., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Neville Marriner conducting
Neville Marriner conducting on stage with an audience in the background. Marriner is extending both arms out, holding a conducting baton in his right hand. Marriner is wearing a black tuxedo and white turtleneck sweater., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
New Directions
Publicity photo for New Directions album featuring jazz musicians Eddie Gomez, John Abercrombie, Jack De Johnette and Lester Bowie. All four are standing in front of a garage door and smiling., 1978, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
New York demonstration on behalf of Artie Shaw
New York demonstration on behalf of Artie Shaw. Unidentified people standing outside and wearing coats are holding signs proclaiming affection for Shaw, likely in support of his discharge from armed service., No date; likely 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nick Ceroli playing drums
Nick Ceroli photographed from the side playing drums on stage with Don Menza and His 80s Big Band. Ceroli is smoking a cigarette while playing and has a beer can on the snare drum beside him., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Info about band on back of photo.
Nick Fatool
Nick Fatool playing drums while looking up and to the side. Fatool is wearing a sweater and collared shirt., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Nick Fatool
Nick Fatool photographed from above while hitting a cymbal on the drum set. Fatool is wearing a collared shirt with tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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