Warren Durrett performing at an upright piano with his orchestra. A saxophone is resting above the keyboard, and the hammers and strings of the piano are exposed. A sign reading "Warren Durrett and His Orchestra" sits on top. An unidentified white man is standing at a microphone and singing, and an unidentified white woman is seated behind him. Behind them, the band is performing, seated behind stands in two rows. Back: trumpet, drums, double bass. Front: four saxophones. There is a curtain behind the band, and brick walls elsewhere. There is a large American flag and an electric fan by the band, and a lamp in front of the drummer.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-100.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Unidentifie white woman singing in front of a microphone in front of the Warren Durrett orchestra (all white men). Durrett is visible on the left, playing the piano. A music stand is to the right, and behind the singer is an elevated platform, on which there is a musician playing double bass. There is an ornately carved pillar by the bassist.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-106.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Warren Durrett seated at the piano, performing with his orchestra (white men in photo). Scores rest on top of the piano lid, along with a sign reading "Warren Durrett and His Orchestra." Standing in the background at a music stand is a performer on double bass, and two other faces are visible back to the right.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-107.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Unidentified white woman vocalist seated next to the piano and to the Warren Durrett orchestra. Warren Durrett is standing in front of the orchestra at a microphone. The performers (all white men) are in three rows behind music stands. Back row: three trumpets, one with mute. Second row: double bass, drums, electric guitar and amplifier, two trombones with mutes. Front row: two saxophones, two unclear (obscured by Durrett). A large curtain hangs behind the band.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-108.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Unidentified white woman singer in dress at microphone in front of Warren Durrett orchestra. Members of the band (all white men) are visible in rows behind her, behind music stands. In the back row: electric guitar and two trombones. Front row: clarinet, saxophone, and unclear instruments (dark/obscured). A woman in the audience is turned, facing the stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-109.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Unidentified white woman vocalist seated next to the piano and to the Warren Durrett orchestra. Durrett is at the piano, with music scores and a lamp on the piano lid, along with a sign reading "Warren Durrett and His Orchestra." The band (all white men) is in rows behind music stands. Back row: three trumpets. Middle: Double bass, drums, electric guitar and amplifier, two trombones. Front: two saxophones, and unclear. A large curtain hangs behind the band.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-110.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Warren Durrett performing on saxophone with his orchestra, standing next to the piano. A back row of band members is standing, including bass, trumpets, and trombones. Seated in front of them are saxophonists. A woman in a dress is seated in front of the band, and there are couples dancing on the floor.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-163.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Photo of Warren Durrett in a black suit and tie, surrounded by the members of his orchestra (all white) in light colored suits. They are standing on the ground next to a Trans World Airlines airplane. Printed text below the photo reads "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," with an illustration of a bow and pine needles.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-016.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Promotional postcard. Photo from waist up of Warren Durrett and two unidentified white men in black jackets and patterned ties, and Laura Webb wearing a light-colored coat. Text below reads "The Four Noteables, featured Vocal Group with Warren Durrett and his orchestra."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-019.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Headshot of Laura Webb, printed text below reads "Laura Webb, featured with Warren Durrett and his orchestra."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-021.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Headshot of Judy Lane, seated, in a sleeveless dress and long gloves. Text below reads "Judy Lane with Danny Hale Quartet."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-028.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Full-body portrait of Jo Ann Tally in a dress, arms behind her back, looking off to the right. Printed text below left reads: "JO ANN TALLY Featured with BOB STRONG and his Orchestra." Below right is MCA logo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-044.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Headshot of Jo Ann Tally with flower in her hair. Printed text below left reads: "JO ANN TALLY Featured with BOB STRONG and his Orchestra." Below right is MCA logo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-045.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
Warren Durrett standing to the far right in a light suit and tie, in front of his orchestra. To the left, seated in front of the orchestra are Jim Hammer, and an unidentified white woman. The band members (all white men) are in two rows, behind stands, seated (except the double bass). In the back row: double bass, drums, saxophone. In the front row: four saxophones. A curtain with stars hangs in the background, along with a banner reading: "Warren Durrett Orchestra."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_durrett_photo-070.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0059
