In a room of pink-draped ceiling, a chandelier, and people dressed formally, four unidentified African American men and one unidentified African American woman stand on stage as the African American audience sits in the foreground of the photograph with their backs to the camera during the Tony Williams Jazz Fest in Pennsylvania. One man toward the left side of the stage speaks into a microphone as he reads from something he holds in his hand. Another man on the right side of the stage holds a double bass as he listens to the speaker. A couple are in the center of these two men. The date, "9 1 '01"," is imprinted by the camera on the photograph in the lower right-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-235.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
In a room of pink-draped ceiling, a chandelier, and people dressed formally, unidentified African American men and one unidentified African American woman stand on stage during the Tony Williams Jazz Fest in Pennsylvania. The audience in the foreground of the photograph with their backs to the camera, either sit or stand to applaud. One man toward the left side of the stage speaks into a microphone. A couple, mostly obscured by the audience, are standing on the stage and looking at the man speaking into the microphone. The date, "9 1 '01"," is imprinted by the camera on the photograph in the lower right-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-236.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Houston Person stands on a stage in a room with a pink-draped ceiling while he plays his tenor saxophone and looks out over the audience at the Tony Williams Jazz Fest. Sitting next to Houston is Etta Jones singing into a microphone she holds with her left hand. Standing between Houston and Etta at the back of the stage is a double bass player whose face is obscured by Houston. An unidentified white male drummer plays on the right side of the photograph. The date, "8 31 '01"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-237.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Blanche Williams stands by a double window gesturing towards a bird decoration and smiling at the camera. A carved cabinet is behind her with African art objects displayed on top. The date, "1 12 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-255.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Spencer Barefield turns in the dining chair he is sitting in to smile at a Saint Bernard that is sitting behind him. The dog faces the camera and has his back to Spencer. The front door is open with shoes sitting on the rug by the door. The dining furniture has a woven rug on the floor below it. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower left-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-256.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Spencer Barefield stands over and straddles a Saint Bernard facing the dog's tail and lifts his head to look at the camera. The dog turns his head toward the camera too since he is facing the open door to the outside in the back of the photograph. They stand inside a home. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower left-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-257.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
The Barefield family: Barbara, A. Spencer IV, and A. Spencer, stand together in a yard in front of a wooden fence and smile at the camera. The parents lean toward their child in the center. Barbara presses her cheek to her 14-year-old son's, shoulder and squeezes his arm. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower left-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-258.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Barbara and A. Spencer Barefield bend over to pet each end of a Saint Bernard as their son, 14-year-old A. Spencer Barefield IV, stands between them with his hands on the dog's back. All raise their heads to smile at the camera (including the dog) as they stand in a yard in front of a wooden fence. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower left-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-259.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Barbara and Spencer Barefield stand arm-in-arm with their heads together to smile at the camera as they stand in a yard in front of a wooden fence. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower left-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-260.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Blanche Williams stand on either side of 14-year-old A. Spencer Barefield IV. The tops of their heads are out of the top of the photograph but their smiles can be seen as they stand in a yard with a wooden fence behind them. Handwritten across each person in black ink, "CGW. Spencer Jr. Blanche. The date, "4 14 '01,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower right-hand corner.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-261.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
A flier on the window of the Harlequin Café advertising Claude "Fiddler" Williams' appearance. The flier reads, "Columbine's Champagne Cellar next door to the Harlequin Café in Detroit's Historic Indian Village West proudly presents an intimate evening with a living Jazz legend. 93 YEAR YOUNG VIOLINIST Claude "Fiddler" Williams with A. Spencer Barefield, guitars; Dan Pliskow, acoustic bass; and special guests. Friday, April 13, 2001, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. For Dinner, Cocktail or Show Reservations: (313) 331-0922, 8047 Agnes, Indian Village West, Detroit, MI. Two blocks N. of E. Jefferson / 1/2 block E. of Van Dyke. Cover: $15.00, includes first free drink. 100 Champagnes, French Inspired Cuisine. World Wide Wines & Beers, Expertly Mixed. Cocktails, Barista Bar & Fruit /Vegetable Juice Bar. Valet Parking. Come and Listen to Jazz in the Village. Where Would a Jazz Legend Play Other Than In The Village!!!"
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-264.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Eddie Saunders is mostly out of the photograph on the left side with his saxophone lying across his lap. He sits next to Claude "Fiddler" Williams who is likely playing a harmonica with both hands folded over his mouth. Stan Kessler stands up to a microphone playing the trumpet with his eyes closed. Bobby Watson stands just behind Stan holding his saxophone and smiling. Gerald Dunn stands next to Bobby Watson playing an alto saxophone. Tyrone Clark plays the double bass standing sideways to the camera. On the farthest right side of the photograph, Chris Clarke is seated at a electric piano he is playing with his face turned toward Tyrone and away from the camera. They are performing in a tent with open sides. The date, "9 15 '01," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-054.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Ida McBeth, jazz singer, sits on a tall stool sideways to the camera and looks back at the band performing in a tent with open sides. Lisa Henry sits behind Ida, mostly obscured by Ida, and is mostly out of the right side of the photograph. Claude "Fiddler" Williams stands as he leans forward slightly while playing his fiddle. Next to Claude is Stan Kessler playing his trumpet. Ahmad Alaadeen stands next to Stan playing a soprano saxophone. Gerald Dunn is mostly out of the left side of the photograph playing a saxophone. Gerald's saxophone is obscured by Tyrone Clark's double bass. Tyrone Clark is completely out of the right side of the photograph. Chris Clarke is out of the right side of the photograph but his fingers can be seen playing an electric piano. The date, "9 15 '01," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-055.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Claude "Fiddler" Williams, slightly bends his knees as he stands and looks down at the fiddle he is playing with his bow. He wears a fedora hat. Lisa Henry and Ida McBeth, jazz singers, sit on tall stools with their sides to the camera and both looking back at Claude as he performs in a tent with open sides. Stan Kessler is seen sitting behind Claude and playing his trumpet. Ahmad Alaadeen is mostly out of the right side of the photograph playing a soprano saxophone. The date, "9 15 '01," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-056.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
Ida McBeth lifts her head and sings into a microphone she holds in her left hand as she sits on a tall stool in a tent with open sides. Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits behind her looking down at and playing his fiddle. Stan Kessler stands next to Claude playing his trumpet. Ahmad Alaadeen's face is visible behind a double bass. The double bass is Tyrone Clark's yet he is not visible in the photograph. An electric piano is on the right foreground of the photograph. The date, "9 15 '01," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-057.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
