Dreamland Ballroom Crowd, late 1940s
<p>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.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Dreamland Ballroom Crowd
<p>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.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Andy Kirk
<p>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. <span>The photo was given to Jimmy Jewell, owner of the Dreamland Ballroom.</span></p>
<p>The inscription on the photograph reads:<br /> To My Good Friend<br /> Jimmy Jewell<br /> Best of Good Wishes<br /> always,<br /> Andy Kirk</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Charlie Barnett's Big Band
This is a promotional photo for Charlie Barnett's Big Band, one of the only Caucasian-led bands that played at the Dreamland Ballroom.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1950 circa
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Jay McShann and His Big Band
This is a 1941 publicity photo for Jay McShann and his Big Band, which included Charlie "Yardbird" Parker.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1941
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Count Basie Band at The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1947-01
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Nat Towles Orchestra
<p>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.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Dizzy Gillespie at The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This photograph shows the legendary Dizzy Gillespie (standing) and his band playing at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha in the summer of 1948.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948
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Preston Love Sr. and his Orchestra, 1954
This is a photograph of native Omahan Preston Love, Sr. and his Orchestra in 1954. In 1954 they played backup for the popular jazz band, The Clovers, at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1954
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Walter Barnes, "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm" and the Royal Creolians
This photograph of Walter Barnes shown with a clarinet, was known as "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm." He performed at venues like The Dreamland Ballroom with his "nationally famous" Royal Creolians.
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