Photographs of jazz musicians [graphic] / William "Popsie" Randolph ca. 1940-ca. 1969

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Photographs of jazz musicians [graphic] / William "Popsie" Randolph ca. 1940-ca. 1969

William "Popsie" Randolph was a company and tour manager for many jazz ensembles, including the Benny Goodman bands. Photographs of jazz musicians, many holding their instruments. 2 photographs date from the 1940's: Glenn Miller and the Modernaires with Tex Beneke; and Bobby Hackett with Joe Bushkin. The other 11 date from the 1960's: Buck Clayton, photographing Randolph; Count Basie; Charlie Shavers with Coleman Hawkins; Charlie Shavers; Coleman Hawkins; Gene Krupa; Jess Stacy; Joe Newman; Benny Goodman; Lionel Hampton with Martha Tilton; and Benny Goodman with Gene Krupa and Ziggy Elman.

13 photographic prints

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American Music Collection

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Randolph, William, 1920-1978

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William "Popsie" Randolph was a company and tour manager for many jazz ensembles, including the Benny Goodman bands. From the guide to the Photographs of jazz musicians [graphic] / William "Popsie" Randolph, ca. 1940-ca. 1969, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) ...