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- Jazz pianist Thelonious Monk plays piano at jazz concert at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, Michigan. "Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-1982) is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, he was one of the architects of bebop and his impact as a composer and pianist has had a profound influence on every genre of music," from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz's website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1959-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Portrait of jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong posed with his trumpet. "Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of jazz, he is considered the most important improviser in jazz, and he taught the world to swing, Armstrong, fondly known as "Satchmo" (which is short for "Satchelmouth" referring to the size of his mouth) or "Pops," had a sense of humor, natural and unassuming manner, and positive disposition that made everyone around him feel good, with his infectious, wide grin and instantly recognizable gravelly voice, he won the hearts of people everywhere, he had an exciting and innovative style of playing that musicians imitate to this day, throughout his career, Armstrong spread the language of jazz around the world, serving as an international ambassador of swing," from PBS website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Jazz band with African American and white musicians plays at Mickey's Show Bar in Detroit, Michigan.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Group portrait of members of jazz band, McKinney's Syncos. "The Cotton Pickers were first known as McKinney's Syncos, when they started playing in Springfield, Ohio, in the early 1920's ... one obstacle to a smoother four beat rhythm was actually William McKinney's own stiff drumbeat, the band lifted noticeably when Cuba Austin took over the drums and McKinney devoted his time to managing the band," from "Before Motown: A History of Jazz in Detroit, 1920-60" by Lars Bjorn and Jim Gallert.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Portrait of Ray Brown playing double bass at the Flame Show Bar(?) in Detroit, Michigan. "Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section--in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others," from NPR's Jazz Profiles website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Portrait of Ray Brown playing double bass at the Flame Show Bar(?) in Detroit, Michigan. "Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section--in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others," from NPR's Jazz Profiles website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Jazz and blues vocalist Sippie Wallace performs at unidentified concert. "Sippie Wallace, the "Texas Nightingale," came out of the blues/jazz tradition of the South and was a contemporary of Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, the reigning queens among blues and jazz vocalists of the era, Wallace was singing before audiences when she was seven years old, she achieved star status playing the black vaudeville circuit during the 1920s, both a songwriter and a performer, Wallace made 48 records for the Okeh label, a recording company that specialized in "race" music, as jazz and the blues were known," from the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Portrait of legendary jazz musician and band leader, Lionel Hampton. "African-American vibraphonist and bandleader, b. Louisville, Ky., when his family moved to Chicago c.1916, the young Hampton began playing drums in a newsboys' band, he moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and became a drummer in saxophonist Les Hite's band ... known for his harmonic and rhythmic sophistication and his dynamic showmanship, Hampton often moved from vibes to drums to two-fingered piano, leading his group not only in the performance of swing, but in bop and rhythm and blues as well, he toured internationally into the 1990s, frequently leading small jazz groups," from The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1980-07-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Portrait of jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong posed with his trumpet. "Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of jazz, he is considered the most important improviser in jazz, and he taught the world to swing, Armstrong, fondly known as "Satchmo" (which is short for "Satchelmouth" referring to the size of his mouth) or "Pops," had a sense of humor, natural and unassuming manner, and positive disposition that made everyone around him feel good, with his infectious, wide grin and instantly recognizable gravelly voice, he won the hearts of people everywhere, he had an exciting and innovative style of playing that musicians imitate to this day, throughout his career, Armstrong spread the language of jazz around the world, serving as an international ambassador of swing," from PBS website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Jazz pianist Thelonious Monk plays piano at jazz concert at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, Michigan. "Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-1982) is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, he was one of the architects of bebop and his impact as a composer and pianist has had a profound influence on every genre of music," from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz's website.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1959-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City