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]]>This photograph shows a lively crowd dancing to the music at The Dreamland Ballroom during the late 1940s. The Dreamland Ballroom was a popular music venue located in the heart of North Omaha and hosted many local and nationally-renowned musical acts.
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]]>This photograph shows a lively crowd dancing to the music at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s. The Dreamland Ballroom was a popular music venue located in the heart of North Omaha and hosted many local and nationally-renowned musical acts.
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The inscription on the photograph reads:
To My Good Friend
Jimmy Jewell
Best of Good Wishes
always,
Andy Kirk
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]]>This is a publicity shot of jazz musician Andy Kirk, who performed at The Dreamland Ballroom with his 12 Clouds of Joy. Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy was a musical actsthat played at the Dreamland Ballroom in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The photo was given to Jimmy Jewell, owner of the Dreamland Ballroom.
The inscription on the photograph reads:
To My Good Friend
Jimmy Jewell
Best of Good Wishes
always,
Andy Kirk
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Left to Right: Jack Washington, Baritone Sax; Buddy Tate, Tenor Sax; Jo Jones, drums; Freddy Green, guitar; Bob Bailey, Vocals; Walter Page, Bass. Preston Love Sr., Alto Sax, but only the very tip of his horn is visible in the bottom in this photo.
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]]>This is a photograph of the Count Basie Band at the Dreamland Ballroom in January 1947. North Omaha musician Preston Love Sr. was a member of Count Basie's band at the time of the performance.
Left to Right: Jack Washington, Baritone Sax; Buddy Tate, Tenor Sax; Jo Jones, drums; Freddy Green, guitar; Bob Bailey, Vocals; Walter Page, Bass. Preston Love Sr., Alto Sax, but only the very tip of his horn is visible in the bottom in this photo.
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]]>This is a promotional photo for the Nat Towles Orchestra, a well-known territory band that performed throughout the Midwest. In 1934, Nat Towles moved to Omaha and played the Dreamland Ballroom and other local venues through the 1950s.
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]]>This photograph shows the legendary Dizzy Gillespie (standing) and his band playing at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha in the summer of 1948.
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