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- Charles "Tubby" Bowen, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 - This publicity photo of Charles "Tubby" Bowen (1911-1978) is from Club Harlem in Detroit, Michigan, circa 1935. Bowen was a local tenor saxophonist. He played in several bands in Detroit and was briefly a member of Count Basie's band. After a decade-long career as a journeyman musician, Bowen led his own band -- Tubby Bowen and his Tubs -- beginning in 1941.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Charles "Tubby" Bowen, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
This publicity photo of Charles "Tubby" Bowen (1911-1978) is from Club Harlem in Detroit, Michigan, circa 1935. Bowen was a local tenor saxophonist. He played in several bands in Detroit and was briefly a member of Count Basie's band. After a decade-long career as a journeyman musician, Bowen led his own band -- Tubby Bowen and his Tubs -- beginning in 1941.
- Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935 - This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935
This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 -
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
- Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 - Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- Notebook, Club Harlem, 1934 -
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Notebook, Club Harlem, 1934
- Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 - Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935 - This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935
This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 - Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Performing Artist, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
Paradise Valley, the entertainment district of Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, contained numerous clubs, cabarets, and theaters. Many famous Black performers, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, played in Paradise Valley from the 1920s to the 1950s. This photo shows an unidentified artist who played at Club Harlem, a short-lived “black-and-tan” establishment that catered to Black and White audiences.
- Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935 - This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Club Harlem Chorus, 1934-1935
This chorus line performed at the short-lived Club Harlem in Paradise Valley, the entertainment district in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Club Harlem was a “black-and-tan” establishment, catering to both Black and White audiences. Chorus line acts such as this -- popular during the 1920s and 1930s-- sang and danced everywhere from large theaters to small cabarets.
- Sammy Price, Club Harlem, 1934-1935 - Jazz pianist Sammy Price (1908-1992) had a storied career. He began as a touring musician in the 1920s and continued to play until the 1980s. As a staff musician for Decca Records, he accompanied famous artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sidney Bechet, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This publicity photo is from Club Harlem in Detroit, Michigan, circa 1935.
- 1934-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Sammy Price, Club Harlem, 1934-1935
Jazz pianist Sammy Price (1908-1992) had a storied career. He began as a touring musician in the 1920s and continued to play until the 1980s. As a staff musician for Decca Records, he accompanied famous artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sidney Bechet, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This publicity photo is from Club Harlem in Detroit, Michigan, circa 1935.