Dizzy Gillespie stands on stage in front of microphone. Unidentified guitarist and unidentified pianist and members of the U.S. Airmen of Note, visible in the background.
Cootie Williams (center, in front of microphone) and his sextette play. Inscribed on bass drum: "Cootie Williams" Letterpress text beneath image: "COOTIE WILLIAMS / AND HIS FAMOUS SEXTETTE - PERSONAL MANAGEMENT / GALE INC. / 48 WEST 48th STREET / NEW YORK CITY"