Musicians perform on stage surrounded by audience. Clockwise: Pianist Herbie Hancock, drummer Tony Williams, bassist Ron Carter, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, guitarist George Benson, and saxophonist Dexter Gordon.
Ulysses 'Blackie' Auger, owner of Duke Ellington Building and Mercer Ellington shake hands. WDCU-FM Jazz 90 personality Fauneé, left, watches. Plaque marking Duke Ellington's birth site on wall beside Mercer Ellington.
WDCU-FM Jazz 90 personality Fauneé, owner of Duke Ellington Building Ulysses 'Blackie' Auger, and Mercer Ellington surround plaque marking Duke Ellington's birth site on wall.
Buddy Johnson and his orchestra play. Letterpress text beneath image: "BUDDY JOHNSON / HIS PIANO AND HIS ORCHESTRA - PERSONAL MANAGEMENT / GALE AGENCY, INC. / 48 WEST 48th STREET / NEW YORK CITY"
Buddy Johnson, piano and his sextette play. Letterpress text beneath image: "BUDDY JOHNSON / AND HIS SEXTETTE - PERSONAL MANAGEMENT / GALE AGENCY, INC. / 48 WEST 48th STREET / NEW YORK CITY"
The Cotton Club Orchestra plays on a stage. Club patrons are visible in the background. Inscribed on bass drum: "OB" Letterpress text beneath image: "LES HITE - COTTON CLUB / ORCHESTRA - HOLLYWOOD / CALIFORNIA"