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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Earl Bostic at the Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This photograph shows Earl Bostic performing to a packed crowd at the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1950
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Louis Armstrong
<p>This is a promotional photo of legendary jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong, Armstrong addressed the photo to Jimmy Jewell, owner of the Dreamland Ballroom.</p>
<p>The inscription reads:</p>
<p>My Best wishes<br />To “Jimmy” <br />A “Fine Fellow” <br />Thanks, Louis Armstrong</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Dizzy Gillespie performing at the Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This is a photo of Dizzy Gillespie playing at The Dreamland Ballroom in the summer of 1948. Dizzy Gillespie was a legendary bebop and jazz trumpet player and toured nationally beginning in the mid-1940s and continuing for decades later.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948
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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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Andy Kirk and His 12 Clouds of Joy
<p>This is a signed promotional photograph of Andy Kirk and His 12 Clouds of Joy, a nationally known jazz and swing band.</p>
<p>The inscription reads:</p>
<p>Sincere Wishes <br />To a real promoter and friend <br />Andy Kirk</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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James Moody, 1948
This is a photograph of James Moody playing tenor sax with the Dizzy Gillespie Band at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1948. The Dizzy Gillespie Band, and other popular jazz and big band musicians brought a large crowds to The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
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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