Jay McShann Collection

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Jay McShann toasting with Bill Smith
Jay McShann seated in a recliner and making a toast with Bill Smith who is crouching next to him; a cloth banner with Chinese characters is on the wall behind them; unidentified home., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: With Bill Smith.
Jay McShann walking through a park
Jay McShann wearing a black suit and walking through a park with trees in Excelsior Springs, Missouri., May 2, 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Homespun Records 1-800- Jay McShann May 1999 Excelsior Springs, Mo. Elms, Connie McBride 254-9505.
Jay McShann wearing a hat and posing for a photo with unidentified fan
Jay McShann posing for a photo with an unidentified white male fan while wearing a black hat; the fan is wearing a tropical print shirt and is standing sideways to McShann; both looking at the camera and laughing., February 1991, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Al Bartee and unidentified woman at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Jay McShann seated at a piano and posing for a photo with drummer Al Bartee and unidentified white woman with white hair and glass; poster of Sun Ra is behind them at the Mutual Musicians Foundation building in Kansas City., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Bert and Gwen Bauer
Jay McShann standing with Bert and Gwen Bauer of York, Nebraska; McShann is standing a little in front of the Bauers; both Jay and Bert and looking over to the left and Gwen is holding a drawing in her hands and looking directly at the camera., March 12, 1978, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Bert & Gwen Baer, York, Neb. March 12, 1978.
Jay McShann with Betty Crow
Jay McShann posing for a photo with Betty Crow; unknown location., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Bobby Rosengarden, "Head Man Producer", Dan Miller and a waitress, Rita, holding a cake
Bob Rosengarden, Jay McShann, "Head man producer", Dan Miller, and a white waitress named Rita who is holding a birthday cake; the men are all in tuxedos and standing arm and arm; only "Head man producer" is actually looking at the cake., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Left Bob Rosengarden, Jay McShann, Head Man Producer, Don Miller- Phoenix, woman- unknown- waitress.
Jay McShann with Brian Harmon
Jay McShann standing with one hand stretched out to the audience and smiling; behind him is Brian Harmon with his double bass; unknown venue., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Bruce Ricker and bearded man
Bruce Ricker, Jay McShann, and unidentified bearded white man posing together for a photo at an unidentified location with Egyptian hieroglyphics décor on one wall; the bearded man's head is turned to look directly at McShann., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Claude Williams
Claude Williams (standing) with Jay McShann (seated on a couch) in a living room; McShann is holding a cane in front of him and looking up at Williams; a lit lamp is on the table beside them., April 10, 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on container: April 10, 1997, Jay McShann, Claude Williams.
Jay McShann with Claude Williams, Gene Ramey, Candy Johnson and an unidentified man
Group shot (top row L-R) Claude Williams, Jay McShann, and Gene Ramey and Candy Johnson (front row back) with unidentified white man., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with D.J. Harris and Paul Gunther
Jay McShann, posing for a photo with D.J. Harris, business manager of KCUR, and drummer Paul Gunther; Harris is holding Gunther's hand; all facing the camera and smiling., Likely April 1986, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Same man in photo 181, 266-268, and 391-395.
Jay McShann with Dinky Morris
Jay McShann seated next to Dinky Morris; Morris' face is partially covered by his hand; unidentified venue., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay 5.
Jay McShann with Duke Robillard
Jay McShann posing for a photo with guitarist Duke Robillard at the 2004 Western Maryland Blues Festival; a large crowd of festival goers can be seen behind them along with some buildings., Likely March 2004, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 676-700 comprise photo album 5 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes inscription: "To Jay, With Love and Appreciation, Todd").
Jay McShann with Eddie Baker, leader of the New Breed Orchestra
Jay McShann with his back to the camera speaking with Eddie Baker, leader of the New Breed Orchestra at the International Association of Jazz Record Collectors Convention in Kansas City; a piano can be seen on the left of the photo and a few orchestra members behind Baker., August 16, 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Ernest and Lotti Steiner
Jay McShann seated (left) at a dinner table with Ernest Stenier and Lotti Steiner; at an unidentified restaurant in Switzerland; glasses and bread are set out on the table., 1990, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Ernest & Lotti Steiner, Switzerland.
Jay McShann with Floyd Dixon
Jay McShann standing next to Floyd Dixon, who is wearing a grey suit; both facing the camera and smiling; unknown event., February 1991, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Gene Ramey and another man
Jay McShann posing for photo with Gene Ramey standing next to McShann and another unidentified white man seated in front of them; during an unidentified event in Winnipeg, Canada (likely)., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's label on verso: Terry P. Egan, 137 Imperial Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R2M 0K9.
Jay McShann with Genevieve and an unidentified woman
Jay McShann with his arms around Genevieve (last name unknown), and an unidentified woman in yellow posing for a photo together by a car parked outside an unidentified home., September 1969, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Gerald Spaits and Terry Hughes
Gerald Spaits, Jay McShann, Terry Hughes all wearing tuxedos and posing together for a photo; unknown venue in Brownsville, Nebraska., June 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Gerald Spaits, Jay McShann, Terry Hughes, Brownsville, NE. June '96.
Jay McShann with Gus Johnson
Jay McShann and Gus Johnson seated side by side in tuxedos; Jay is laughing and looking at the cameras and Gus is looking over to the left of the photo; 1992 Gibson Jazz Party, Denver, Colorado., September 5-7, 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Gus Johnson, John Tumino, and Gene Ramey
Jay McShann (seated) posing for a photo with Gus Johnson, John Tumino, and Gene Ramey; Tumino is holding a drink in one hand; all wearing suits and ties; Ramey is looking off toward the lower right of the photo., No date; likely late 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso of all three copies: Photo by Rashied Jibri, 3119 Troost Suite 200, K.C., Mo. 64109 [phone number].
Jay McShann with Jackie Williams and Jimmy McGriff
The Jay McShann Trio: Jay McShann flanked by Jimmy McGriff and Jackie Williams; seated in a hotel room during a jazz festival in Baltimore, Maryland., Summer 1983, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay, Jimmy and Jackie the Jay McShann Trio jazz festival Baltimore, Maryland 1983, Summer.
Jay McShann with Jean Reldy
Jay McShann seated with Jean Reldy at an outdoor table in a park in Nice, France; both toasting with bottles and looking at the camera; a radio is also on the table in front of them; people in the background., July 11, 1982, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jean Reldy, Jay McShann, Nice July 11.82.
Jay McShann with Jean-Pierre Battestini
Jay McShann and Jean-Pierre Battestini seated on couch in an unidentified residence; both looking to the left of the photo; lamps are lit on either side of the couch and there are paintings on the wall above them., Likely April 10, 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jean-Pierre Battestini from (France) Jay McShann.
Jay McShann with Jim Bell
Jay McShann and Jim Bell posing for a photo outside with a marina full of boats behind them as well as a building in the background with a sign reading "Belcher"; unknown location., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jim Bell Jay McSh.
Jay McShann with Jim Galloway and two others posing for a photograph
Unidentified white woman, unidentified white man, Jay McShann, and Jim Galloway holding a saxophone posing together for a photo at unknown event., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jay McShann with Lee Engleking, Lou Bindner, and Bert Johnson
Jay McShann seated in a recliner with Lee Engleking, Lou Bindner, and Bert Johnson around him posing for a photo; a cloth banner with Chinese characters is on the wall behind them; all facing the camera and smiling; unidentified home., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: With Lee Engleking, Lou Bindner, Bert Johnson.

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