Claude "Fiddler" Williams Collection

Description
Claude "Fiddler" Williams (22 February 1908 - 25 April 2004), violinist and guitarist, was born Claude Gabriel Williams in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Williams enjoyed a great deal of well-deserved acclaim in the twilight of his long jazz career.
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams performs at West End Gate

Claude "Fiddler" Williams closes his eyes and grimaces as the plays his fiddle on the stage of the West End Gate bar in New York, N.Y. An unidentified African American man stands in the center of the stage playing a saxophone. An unidentified white man sits on the right side of the photograph turning his head to smile at Claude as he plays a jazz guitar. The West End sign is on the wall behind the stage. The chairs are empty that line the tables right up to the stage.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Audience watches a formal event

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Audience watches a formal event

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Houston Person and Etta Jones perform at the Tony Williams Jazz Fest

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays his fiddle as he sits in a wheelchair

Claude "Fiddler" Williams, from his right side, plays his fiddle as he sits in a wheelchair in a room in a medical institution. His instrument case is open beside him. A plant is on the dresser behind him. A television is mounted to the wall above the dresser. The date, "11 16 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays his fiddle as he sits in a wheelchair

Claude "Fiddler" Williams, from his right side, plays his fiddle as he sits in a wheelchair in a room at a medical institution. His instrument case is open beside him. A plant is on the dresser behind him. A television is mounted to the wall above the dresser. The bed is partially visible on the right side of the photograph. A sink area is behind and to the left of Claude. The date, "11 16 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays with a big band

Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits playing his fiddle in front of a big band of seated white men playing their instruments and one unidentified white man perhaps conducting. Seated behind Claude are elderly white women and one elderly white man. An unidentified African American female nurse stands in the back corner of the room. A large terrarium is on the wall behind the seated elderly people. The date, "11 17 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays with a big band

Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits in a wheelchair playing his fiddle in front of a big band of white men playing their instruments. Three large floor-to-ceiling windows cross the wall beside the band. An elderly white woman bends forward in her wheelchair behind Claude, looking at her lap as she listens. Another middle aged white woman sits behind Claude listening to the music. The date, "11 17 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays with a big band

Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits playing his fiddle in front of a big band of seated white men playing their instruments. Seated behind Claude are elderly white women and one elderly white man. A large terrarium is on the wall behind the seated elderly people. The date, "11 17 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Statesmen of Jazz perform in Boca Raton, Florida

The Statesmen of Jazz perform on stage in Boca Raton, Florida on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Farthest on the left side of the photograph is Eddie Higgins playing a baby grand piano. Next to the right is Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiling as he faces the back of the stage and plays his fiddle. Next to the right is David "Fathead" Newman playing the tenor saxophone. Seated at the back of the stage and visible next to the right is Ear May smiling toward the drums as he plays his double bass. The bass is obscured by Fathead. Next to the right, standing with his eyes closed and playing the alto saxophone is Jerry Dodgion. At the back of the stage and visible next to the right is the drummer Eddie Locke. Eddie is looking toward the left side of the photograph as he plays. Standing next to the right is George Masso playing the trombone. Farthest to the right side of the photograph is Lou Colombo bending slightly forward as he stands and plays trumpet.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams takes the solo as the rest of the Statemen of Jazz listen

The Statesmen of Jazz perform on stage in Boca Raton, Florida on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Eddie Higgins sits and plays a baby grand piano on the left side of the photograph as Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiles and bends slightly to play his fiddle. Claude wears a ball cap. The other band members, David "Fathead" Newman, Jerry Dodgion, Eddie Locke, and George Masso, on the right side of the photograph are turned toward Claude and listening. Eddie Locke has a grin on his face as he sits behind the drum set.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Eddie Higgins and Claude "Fiddler" Williams play as the rest of the Statemen of Jazz listen

The Statesmen of Jazz perform on stage in Boca Raton, Florida on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Eddie Higgins looks down at the keys as he plays a baby grand piano on the left side of the photograph. Next to the right, Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiles at the other Statesmen of Jazz as he plays his fiddle. He wears a ball cap. The other Statesmen of Jazz, David "Fathead" Newman, Earl May, and George Masso, stand casually on the stage listening.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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School children file out of the auditorium after the Statemen of Jazz concert

School children are filing out of the aisles of seats toward the back of the performance hall. Two unidentified white women, one seated, one standing, are also preparing to leave the Statesmen of Jazz concert in Boca Raton, Florida.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Early audience members waiting for the Statemen of Jazz concert to begin

A few seated audience members are waiting for the Statesmen of Jazz concert to begin in Boca Raton, Florida, for the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society of Florida, Inc. on May 16, 2000. A white boy is farthest left in the photograph. In the center are four white women and one white man holding up a camera toward the stage. Behind the chairs on the other side of the auditorium is a group of teenagers.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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David "Fathead" Newman talks to students about the saxophone

Students have left their seats and gather around the floor in front of the stage to smile as they look up and have an encounter with David "Fathead" Newman, David's back is to the camera as he bends slightly toward the children upon the occasion of the Statesmen of Jazz performing in Boca Raton, Florida. Other audience members can be seen sitting and standing in the rest of the auditorium.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Host speaks into a microphone at the Statesmen of Jazz concert in Boca Raton, Florida

A host wearing a captain's hat, smiles and speaks into a microphone that he holds in his right hand as he stands in the center of the stage for the Statesmen of Jazz performance in Boca Raton, Florida, for the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society of Florida, Inc. at 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Alto saxophone player, Jerry Dodgion, grins as he stands farthest left in the photograph. Next to the left is George Masso, who grins as he stands holding his trombone by the tuning slide. On the left side of the photograph, Claude "Fiddler" Williams is bent over toward the back of the stage in front of the piano and holding his fiddle with his right hand. Between Claude and the host, David "Fathead" Newman, looks toward the host as he speaks. He holds his tenor saxophone down by his side.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Statesmen of Jazz gather around the host of the concert in Boca Raton, Florida

The Statesmen of Jazz stand and sit together around the host at the Pine Crest School Performing Arts Center, 2700 St. Andrews Boulevard in Boca Raton, Florida, for the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society of Florida, Inc. for a concert at 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Standing left to right: Claude "Fiddler" Williams, Jerry Dodgion, Lou Colombo, David "Fathead" Newman, George Masso, Eddie Higgins, Earl May. Seated left to right: the host and Eddie Locke.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Statesmen of Jazz perform in Boca Raton, Florida

The Statesmen of Jazz perform on stage in Boca Raton, Florida, on May 16, 2000. On the left side of the photograph, Eddie Higgins sits at the baby grand piano he plays as he looks up at Claude "Fiddler" Williams. Claude faces the center of the stage and the audience as he plays his fiddle. David "Fathead" Newman stands center stage holding his saxophone and listening to Claude and Eddie. Earl May, double bass, is mostly obscured behind David. On the right side of the photograph, George Masso smiles to the right as he holds his trombone from the tuning slide down to the floor. The back of an audience member's head is visible in the foreground. A bit of a finger mars the upper left-hand corner of the photograph. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Statesmen of Jazz listen to someone speak from the stage

The Statesmen of Jazz are on stage at the Pine Crest School Performing Arts Center, 2700 St. Andrews Boulevard in Boca Raton, Florida, for the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society of Florida, Inc. at 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2000. The date, "5 16 '00"," is imprinted on the lower right-hand of the photograph by the camera. Eddie Higgins' back is to the camera as he sits at a piano facing the rest of the band. Claude "Fiddler" Williams stands in front of the curve of the piano looking back toward the band and away from the camera. A man wearing all white, likely David "Fathead" Newman or Earl May, is mostly obscured by Claude. Jerry Dodgion smiles toward the center of the stage as he holds his alto saxophone in a hug. George Masso stands behind Jerry blowing into his trombone. Farthest to the right side of the photograph stands Lou Columbo, bending slightly forward to look toward the center of the stage and band. The back of an audience member's head is visible on the extreme right side of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams eats his breakfast

Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits at a dining table and looks down at a bowl of cereal he is eating, which sits on a floral placemat along with a piece of toast. A large bouquet of a dozen long-stemmed red roses in a white vase sits on the center of the table. A couple of Mother's Day cards and gifts are sitting upright on the table by the flowers. The living room is on the right side of the photograph. A china cabinet is behind Claude. The date, "5 13 '00"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Blanche Williams smiles while holding a bouquet of red roses

Blanche Williams smiles at the camera as she holds a large bouquet of long-stemmed roses with greenery and babies' breath. A china cabinet is behind her. The date, "5 13 '00,"," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Blanche Williams shows a bird decoration

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Spencer Barefield smiles at a Saint Bernard

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Spencer Barefield straddles a Saint Bernard

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Barbara, Spencer IV, and A. Spencer Barefield

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Barefield family pet a Saint Bernard

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Barbara and Spencer Barefield

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Blanche Williams stand on either side of A. Spencer Barefield IV

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Girl smiles as she sits with her feet in the chair

A young African American girl sits in a chair with her knees drawn up so her feet rest on the edge of the seat as she looks up at the camera with a slight smile. The bottom of a poster is visible in the top of the photograph that reads, "1983 Eighteenth & Vine Arts Festival."
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Signage for the Pete Rose Ballpark Café

A photograph of the signage for the Pete Rose Ballpark Café. On right side are the standings of the American East baseball conference and on the left side are the standings of the National East baseball conference. Black booths are visible in the foreground of the photograph. The date, "5 15 '00,"," is imprinted by the camera on the lower right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Flier advertising Claude "Fiddler" Williams' appearance

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
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Group photo of Claude "Fiddler" Williams and seven others

Group photo with (L-R) Paul Gunther, Little Brother Montgomery, unidentified, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jay McShann, Claude Williams (holding sheet of paper), Fats Dennis, Orestie "Rusty" Tucker (holding a newspaper); unidentified location in Canada.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams stands and smiles at the camera as he draws his bow across the strings of his fiddle in a publicity photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Banners used for advertising in Birmingham, England

A close-up photograph of two banners hanging on the exterior of the Birmingham Strathallan Hotel, 225 Hagley Road in Birmingham, England. The top banner reads, "JAZZ CABARET DINNER, CLAUDE 'FIDDLER' WILLIAMS, SAT JULY 2ND TEL 021 455 9777." The bottom banner reads, "HUMPHREY LYTTELTON IN SESSION BBC BAR 12 NOON TUE 5 JULY." The photograph also captures the "Strathallan" sign over the portico on the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams rests his right foot on a low brick wall and leans his left elbow on his bent knee as he smiles into the camera for a publicity photograph. He stands in a park-like setting with a large house or hotel behind him. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "CLAUDE 'The Fiddler' WILLIAMS, ALBUM "KANSAS CITY GIANTS" (BEAR 25), BIG BEAR RECORDS 1090 Monument Road Birmingham B16 8UU England. 021 454 7020. BIG BEAR RECORDS. DENMAN REPROS. Tel. nott'm. 43257."
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams closes his eyes and grimaces as he pulls the bow across the strings of his fiddle in a close-up, publicity photograph. A publicity photograph of a woman singing is visible over his left shoulder.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiles in a close-up, head-shot photograph. Only the peg box, neck, and upper bout of his fiddle are visible in the lower right-hand corner of the photograph as well as the frog of his bow. He has a damaged front tooth. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "CLAUDE FIDDLER WILLIAMS." Printed in handwritten script along the line of his suit on the right-side of the photograph, is the signature of the photographer, "Nancy Miller Elliott."
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams closes his eyes tight as he draws the bow across the strings of his fiddle in a close-up, head-shot photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-271.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiles as he sits in a dressing room

Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits in a dressing room or green room wearing a tuxedo and smiling as he plays his fiddle. A lighted make-up table is on the right side of the photograph. Printed below the photograph in the bottom margin, "Claude Williams. Photo Russ Dantzler. Arhoolie Production, Inc., 10341 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530. Hot Jazz Management & Production. For bookings, Suite 4FW, 328 W. 43rd St., NY, NY 10036, (212) 586-8125."
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams plays the Jazz Church

Claude "Fiddler" Williams stands on the interior steps of the Jazz Church, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 54th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, smiling as he plays his fiddle with Jamil Nasser, double bass, playing to his right and an unidentified white male guitarist seated and playing to his left. The guitarist has his foot elevated by placing it on a trashcan on its side.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams smiles at the camera as he draws his bow across the strings of his fiddle in a close-up, head-shot publicity photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-274.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Johnny Crawford sings as the band accompanies him

Rusty Tucker, drummer; Ben Kynard, saxophone; Claude "Fiddler" Williams playing a Danelectro double guitar; and possibly Pearl Thuston, piano, smile as they accompany and listen to Johnny Crawford sing. Johnny wears a dark suit jacket and a dark bow tie. He holds a trumpet to his side with his left hand. The men are all wearing matching plaid suit jackets and bow ties. A wrought-iron railing divides the elevated stage from the room. Louvered accordion doors line the back of the stage.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Sappy

Publicity photograph of "Sappy," a bluegrass and cowboy music performer playing a broken acoustic guitar, wearing a worn cowboy hat sideways on his head, and squinting at the camera as he sings. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Sappy." "Songs & Stories. Mike Bresler, 57 Ring Street, Providence, RI 02909, (401)273 -9814." Handwritten across the top and down the right side of the photograph in black marker, "To Mr. Claude - Best durned fiddler I ever heerd! - Sappy."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-276.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams in a publicity photograph

Claude "Fiddler" Williams from his left side, smiles forward as he holds his fiddle waist high with his left hand. A open lid of a grand piano is behind and in front of him.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-277.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude Williams Combo

The Claude Williams Combo arrange themselves in front of an opened grand piano and smile at the camera. The unidentified African American male pianist on the left side of the photograph leans toward the center behind Claude "Fiddler" Williams. Claude sits holding a Danelectro double guitar from the body on his lap up to the two string boards up by his left ear. The unidentified African American male drummer stands on the right side of the photograph and leans toward the middle. They wear matching suit jackets. Printed on the lower right-hand corner of the photograph, "Bruno of Hollywood, NYC, KC, MO." Printed in the margin below the photograph, "CLAUDE WILLIAMS COMBO. Entertainment, Inc., Midland Bldg. 1221 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo."
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Buddy Tate head into the Monterey Jazz Festival

Buddy Tate sits next to Claude "Fiddler" Williams at a restaurant table and grin at the camera.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams performs with the band in a festival tent

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
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Lisa Henry and Ida McBeth watch the band play

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
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Ida McBeth and Lisa Henry watch the band play

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
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Ida McBeth sings with the band in the festival tent

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
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Band listens to Bobby Watson and Tyrone Clark play

The band watches Bobby Watson play an alto saxophone in a tent with open sides. Ida McBeth, jazz singer, sits on a tall stool in the left foreground of the photograph with her side to the camera. Claude "Fiddler" Williams sit and smiles up at Bobby. Stan Kessler sits beside and behind Claude with his trumpet held across his body. Tyrone Clark stands on the right side of the photograph playing a double bass. Chris Clarke is mostly out of the right side of the photograph seated at 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-058.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Ida McBeth sings with the band in the festival tent

Ida McBeth closes her eyes and lifts her head as she sits on a tall stool and sings into a microphone she holds with her right hand. She expressively holds the fingers of her left hand up to the sky. Claude "Fiddler" Williams sits and looks down at the fiddle he is playing to accompany Ida. They are in a tent without 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-059.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Lisa Henry sings

Lisa Henry closes her eyes and smiles as she stands and sings inside a tent without sides. Eddie Saunders with his saxophone lying across his lap, Claude "Fiddler" Williams with his fiddle lying across his lap, both sit and listen to Lisa perform. Stan Kessler stands next to Claude playing his trumpet. Ahmad Alaadeen is mostly out of the right side 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-060.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams looks at the camera

Claude "Fiddler" Williams, sits on the edge of an upholstered chair with a quilt cover over it and looks at the camera in a living room setting. He holds his fiddle at an angle in front of his lap allowing the body of the fiddle to rest on his lap. He wears red suspenders. The date, "1 17 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-061.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Eddie Saunders and Claude Williams pause to smile for the camera

Eddie Saunders, saxophonist, and Claude "Fiddler" Williams stand in the lobby of an art gallery and smile at the camera. Eddie's left arm is around the shoulders of Claude as they shake hands. Claude uses a cane. Both wear hats. The title of the exhibition, "A Shared Journey," is displayed on the wall behind them. 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-062.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Todd Bolton

Todd Bolton smiles and stands by the seated Claude "Fiddler" Williams. Claude turns his head to the right to smile at the camera. Claude's violin case is open on the table in front him. There are large instrument trunks in the room behind the two men. The date, "2 10 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Todd Bolton, Claude "Fiddler" Williams, and Joe Wilder

Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Joe Wilder, trumpet player, stand on either side of Todd Bolton and smile at the camera. Joe Wilder holds a camera with both hands that is hanging from a strap around his neck. Todd has an arm around the shoulders of each nominee. The date, "2 10 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Claude "Fiddler" Williams and Todd Bolton get ready to perform

Todd Bolton smiles and stands by the seated Claude "Fiddler" Williams. Claude turns his head to the right to smile at the camera. Claude's violin case is open on the table in front him. There are large instrument trunks in the room behind the two men. The date, "2 10 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Joe Wilder and Claude "Fiddler" Williams prepare to perform for the Count Basie Society

Joe Wilder looks down or closes his eyes as he sits on a coffee table holding his trumpet between his knees with both hands. He faces Claude "Fiddler" Williams who sits on a couch playing his fiddle. There is a pillow propped on the wall and the back of the couch behind Claude's head. They sit in a living room situation preparing for the ceremony to be given the status of Honorary Members of the Count Basie Society in England. The date, "2 10 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_williams-claude_photo-066.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0147
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Todd Bolton writes while Claude "Fiddler" Williams looks through photographs

Todd Bolton looks down at a paper he is writing on as he sits at a table by Claude "Fiddler" Williams who is looking at a photograph. They are in a kitchen setting. A white amaryllis flower sits on the table. The date, "2 10 '03," is imprinted by the camera on the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0147