Jimmy Granato Donation: Box 2

Compiled by Stan Howell

Box 2 Photo albums

Photo Album labelled "3"

Christmas card from Carl & Barbara Conlon.
Letter, dated March 15, 1961, from Captain John J. Balsama, Headquarters, Eighth Air Force, authorizing musicians (including Granato) to use military transport to go to Newfoundland and play at U.S. air bases there.
Publicity photograph, 26 x 19 cm, of the Mills Brothers, inscribed to Granato and signed by all four.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato playing with an unidentified bassist (probably Bill Foley) behind him. Logo for Rupneck's Restaurant (Chicago) pasted to the lower right corner.
Publicity photograph, 24 x 19 cm, of Barney Bigard, inscribed "To Jimmy-- Best of luck always. Barney Bigard."
Publicity photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Louis Armstrong's Esquire All Stars, signed by Jack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, Barney Bigard, and Cozy Cole.
Glossy photograph, 18 x 13 cm, of musicians sitting in a booth at The Frolics, Columbus, Ohio. Musicians identified as Granato, Kenny White, Floyd O'Brien, George Wettling, Joe Sullivan, Art Hodes, and Buddy Smith.
Publicity photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Art Hodes' Dixieland Band. Musicians identified as Bill Foley, Floyd O'Brien, Freddie Lynn, Jimmy Ille, Art Hodes, Granato.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 17 cm, captioned "Rupneck's Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois." Individuals sitting around a table admiring a contract (?) are identified as Art Hodes, John Schenk, Bill Moore, Granato, Bill Pfeiffer, Floyd O'Brien.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 17 cm, of musicians at a club date, identified as Bill Moore, Bill Pfeifer, Granato, unidentified trumpeter, Floyd O'Brien, Art Hodes.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, captioned "U.S. Treasury Bond Show, Chicago, Ill." Musicians identified as Jimmy Ille, Granato; trombone slide at edge of frame identified as belonging to Floyd O'Brien.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Art Hodes' Dixieland Band, captioned "Chicago, Ill." Musicians identified as Bill Moore, Floyd O'Brien, Art Hodes, Jimmy Ille, Bill Pfeifer, Granato.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Art Hodes' Dixieland Band, with taped-on caption reading "Dixieland on TV! Art Hodes' Dixieland Band featured on U.S. Treasury Bond Show, Station WBKB." Also captioned "Chicago, Ill." Musicians identified as Floyd O'Brien, Bill Moore, Jimmy Ille, Art Hodes, Granato, Bill Pfeifer.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Art Hodes' Dixieland Band, captioned "Chicago, Ill." Musicians identified as Floyd O'Brien, Jimmy Ille, Bill Moore, Art Hodes, Granato, Bill Pfeifer.
Article by George Hoefer, "Ex-Durante Clarinetist is Mainstay of Hodes Unit," clipped from an unidentified issue of Down Beat; profile of Granato's career.
Cartoon by J. Lee Anderson, "The Evolution of Jazz" (caricaturing Granato) and profile of Granato's career, clipped from Down Beat, December 29, 1950.
Glossy photograph, 24 x 20 cm, of Granato playing, captioned "Jimmy Granato--Seymour's Concert Chicago."
Glossy photograph, 24 x 19 cm, of Granato playing (closeup profile), captioned "Jimmy Granato--Seymour's Jazz Concert."
Glossy photograph, 24 x 19 cm, of Al Jenkins and Granato playing, captione" Seymour's Jazz Concert, Chicago."
Glossy photograph, 24 x 19 cm, of Don Ewel (back view), Granato, and Al Jenkins playing, captioned "Seymour's Jazz Concert, Chicago."
Glossy Photograph, 24 x 19 cm, of Granato and Al Jenkins between sets, captioned "Seymour's Jazz Concerts."
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Don Ewel (back of head only) and Granato playing, captioned "Seymour's Jazz Concert, Chicago."
Glossy photograph, 24 x 20 cm, of Mammy Yancey, Art Hodes, and Granato playing, captioned "Seymour's."
Glossy photograph, 26 x 20 cm, of Granato playing, captioned "Semour [sic] Jazz Concerts 50's" and "The Blues."
Publicity photograph, 25 x 19 cm, of Art Hodes, inscribed "To Jimmy Granato-- remembering the many fine moments together in a very good band. Sincerely, Art Hodes."
Photograph cut from a magazine and cropped, ca. 18 x 11 cm, of Dale Jones, inscribed "To Jimmy, a fine musician and a fine [illegible]. Dale Jones."
Photograph cut from a magazine?, 13 x 10, cm, captioned "Al Atkins' Rainbow Room Orchestra."
Photograph cut from a magazine? and cropped, ca. 16 x 5 cm, of Granato playing.
Photographic print of three endorsements of Granato signed by Jimmy Durante and dated February 26, 1950.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato playing, captioned "Jimmy Granato, Chicago, Ill."
Snapshot photograph, 8 x 6 cm, of an unidentified baby at a piano. A separate caption reads "Johnny, Joyce, & Jan."
School photograph, 6 x 4 cm, of Jimmy Granato, Jr.
Cropped print, ca. 5 x 5 cm, of a photograph/caricature of Granato's head placed on a cartoon body that holds a clarinet.
Closely cropped photograph, ca. 17 x 6 cm, of an unidentified trombone player singing into a microphone.
Closely cropped photograph, ca. 7 x 3 cm, of an unidentified trumpet player.
Photograph cut from a magazine, 8 x 5 cm, of Granato and Jimmy Durante.
Photograph clipped from a pamphlet or sheet music cover?, 6 cm diameter, of Granato with separate caption: "Jimmy Granato, saxophonist, who is playing in Radio City."
Closely cropped photograph, ca. 14 x 11 cm, of Lee Collins playing.
Snapshot photograph, 16 x 11 cm, of Granato and Art Hodes with three Boy Scouts, captioned "Boyscout Benefit, Chi., Ill., 1951."

Unlabelled Photo Album

Clipping from a program or flier showing a drawing of a man and woman in formal attire plus musical notes on a staff, with the caption "Presenting." In the right margin, a photograph of a Selmer clarinet cut from a magazine has been taped down.
Newspaper photograph of Smokey Stover and his Firemen playing on a fire truck, with the caption "Dixieland music at its best is featured by Smokey Stover and the Firemen currently at Mike Flesch's Grandview Inn."
Newspaper photograph from The Indianapolis Star, July 1, 1957, of Granato. Caption announces Granato and his Dixielanders' engagement at the Turf Club.
Promotional booklet for Ken Henderson, with photo, inscribed "To a wonderful musician, Jimmy--you're tops in my book! Sincerely, Ken Henderson."
Photographic print, 24 x 20 cm, collage of other photographs of Granato, with the captions "Dixieland" and "Jimmie Granato."
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Jimmy Granato's New Yorkers posing, showing Hey Hey Humphrey, Granato, and A. Pfeifer.
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of Hey Hey Humphrey and Granato posing, same venue as preceding item.
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of Hey Hey Humphrey and Granato playing, same venue as preceding items.
Glossy photograph, trimmed to 18 x 22 cm, of a man in a tux, inscribed "To Jim, the man who beat me at my own game best. Douglas Hope. P.S. The last name is 'Granato' (see above)."
New Year's card, 20 x 25 cm, with a photograph of a bass player, whose shirt is emblazoned with the words "The Happy Monster." Caption reads "A Happy Monster New Year to yez!" Inscribed "Hey there, Jim. 'Chubby Jackson'."
Magazine clipping of the feature "People of Note" by Laurence McKinney. Poem entitled "Bassoon" with a caricature of a bassoonist.
Christmas postcard, 14 x 11 cm, with a photograph of a group of people holding jazz record albums over the caption "Season's Greetings." Inscribed "Dickerson, Longmont, Colorado, Box 419."
Photograph clipped from a magazine, showing Red Nichols, Eddie Lang, and Vic Berton.
Photograph clipped from a magazine, showing The Red Heads.
Photograph clipped from a magazine, showing Red and Miff's Stompers.
Trimmed photographic print, 7 x 9 cm, of another cropped photograph of Granato playing.
Trimmed photographic print, 7 x 9 cm, of another cropped photograph of Granato playing.
Advertisement for the International Correspondence Schools.
Photograph clipped from a magazine, showing Red Nichols and the Charleston Chasers.
Cropped photographic print, 7 x 9 cm, of Granato posing with his clarinet.
Cropped photographic print, 7 x 9 cm, of Granato playing.
Photograph cut from a magazine, showing Jimmy Durante.
Snapshot photograph, 18 x 13 cm, of Granato and others standing around in shirt sleeves.
Snapshot photograph, 17 x 12 cm, of Granato and others sitting around a table laden with drinks.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Al Melgard playing a theater organ, inscribed "To a real guy, Jimmy Granato. Al Melgard, Chicago Stadium, 1949."
Photograph clipped from a magazine, showing a class of candidates for the Greater Chicago Lodge No. 3 of the Loyal Order of Moose. Heading reads "Class of 608 honors Al Melgard, Famed Organist," also a long explanatory caption. Granato's head is circled in the crowd.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of musicians (including Granato) posing at the Chicago Stadium Rodeo, inscribed "To my pal Jimmy, Best wishes, Al W. Lay, Roy Rogers Rodeo, 10/9-26/47."
Glossy photograph, 24 x 14 cm, of the Medinah Temple marching band, inscribed "To a fine old clarinet player and good friend, Jimmie Granato from your young friend Eddie Copeland, 3-6-46 (Meet you in the old soldiers home)."
Three-page typewritten press release profiling Granato's career.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Jimmy Granato's Dixieland Band (identified by taped-on caption) performing at Rita's Show Lounge.
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of Granato and Tiny Hill.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Jimmy Granato's Dixieland Band performing at Rita's Show Lounge.
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of a club exterior. Club name not legible, but several posters advertise the appearance of Granato and his Dixielanders.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Jimmy Granato's Dixieland Band performing at Rita's Show Lounge. Taped-on caption reads "Rita's Show Lounge on Argyle Street offers nite life society something really different with the advent of Jimmy Granato's Dixie Land Band ..."
Glossy photograph, 9 x 13 cm, of 'Heavy' Elder, inscribed "To Jimmy Granato, certainly one of the finest 'clarinetist'. 'Heavy' Elder, 1950. Earl Fullers Dixieland Band, 1922."
Snapshot photograph, 15 x 10 cm, of six unidentified people standing in front of a building in overcoats.
Three snapshot photographs, each 15 x 9 cm, of Jimmy Granato and his Dixielanders. Banner on wall behind the band in each identifies band. Also added caption on the sheet to which the photos are mounted: "Piano: Murray Gordon; drums: Joe Pepp; clarinet: Jim Granato; banjo: 'Heavy' Elder; cornet: Al Reed; trombone: Ernie Kolstad. Germania Club, Freeport, Ill."
Article clipped from The Argus Roundup, January 16, 1965, "River Life is Recalled by Moliner", featuring recollections about riverboats by 'Heavy' Elder, plus photo of Elder at the helm of a boat and photo of unidentified man holding a framed photo of a riverboat.
Clippings from The Rock Island Argus, January 13, 1950, including masthead and an advertisement for the Horseshoe Club, featuring Granato and his Dixieland Band.
Clippings from the Journal-Standard, Freeport, Illinois, January 17, 18, 19, and 20, 1950, announcing Granato and his Dixielanders appearing at the Germania.
Publicity photograph, 19 x 25 cm, of actress Rebel Randall, inscribed "For Jimmy Granato and THE DIXIELANDERS. Best wishes to my Rebels from 'the Rebel.' Rebel Randall."
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Herald American, February 17, 1950, showing Granato and his Dixielanders playing for Rebel Randall as her train arrives at the LaSalle Street station.
Clipping from Chicago at Nite, March 10, 1950, "Nite Life" column, announcing Granato and his Dixielanders' engagement at Rita's Show Lounge and profiling Granato's career.
Cropped photograph, ca. 8 x 10 cm, of Rebel Randall, with separate inscription "For Jimmy Granato and the DIXIELANDERS. With every good wish and many thanks for the reception. Rebel Randall."
Clipping from the Chicago Sun-Times, mentioning Granato and the Dixielanders' appearance at Rita's Show Lounge.
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Herald-American, March 16, 1950, of Granato and Jimmy Durante.
Magazine advertisement for Rita's Show Lounge, featuring Granato's Dixieland Band and Harry Edwards, singing pianist.
Photograph clipped from a newpaper (credit reads "Tribune photo") of Granato's Dixieland Band greeting Rebel Randall at LaSalle Street station. Taped-on inscription reads "Best wishes, Rebel Randall."
Portion of a newspaper advertisement reading "Now featuring 'Jimmy Granato', his clarinet and his Dixieland Band."
Caricature of Granato, utilizing pasted-on photographs of his head and clarinet, inscribed "by Al Atkins, 1940." Also cropped photograph, ca. 12 x 9 cm, of Art Hodes listening to Granato play, captioned "Auditioning for 'Ar-Tu-Ro,' 'Jazz Alley' fame, 1951."
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of singer accompanied by a band; captions read "1933, Radio murder mystery with Louis Sobel, musical movie short, Peggy Healy [singer], Jimmy Granato and his Dixielanders."
Publicity photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Al Turk playing trumpet, inscribed "To Jimmy Granato. 'A real friend and partner in getting gold.' Sincerely, your friend Al Turk. Jimmy Granato and his New Yorkers, S.S. City of Grand Rapids, Season 1945. Nuff sed!"
Clipping from the Billboard 1946-47 Encyclopedia of Music, with profile of Granato's career.
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of Granato standing in front of a microphone, captioned "Jimmy Granato, Chicago, Ill."
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato and Doc Evans standing in front of a microphone, captioned "Chicago, Ill."
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato in conversation with Tiny Hill.
Glossy photograph, 19 x 25 cm, of Jack Marshall wearing an undersized military helmet.
Snapshot photograph, 13 x 10 cm, of Granato, Page Palmer, and others standing outdoors, captioned "Al Kavelin Band, Rochester, Indiana."
Snapshot photograph, 8 x 9 cm, of Bud Walden with Granato, captioned "Wilson Ave., 1949."
Snapshot photograph, 6 x 8 cm, of Granato with friends in front of the Chelsea [Hotel?], captioned "Chicago, Ill., 1948."
Snapshot photograph, 6 x 6 cm, of Granato and unidentified woman standing in front of the Chelsea [Hotel?].
Snapshot photograph, 6 x 8 cm, of Page Palmer (identification on back).
Two snapshot photographs, each 15 x 9 cm, of Granato and others seated at tables in a club. Separate caption reads "Germania of Freeport, Freeport, Ill"
Three closely cropped photographs of 1) a trumpet player, 2) a trombonist, and 3) unknown man.
Snapshot photograph, 12 x 9 cm, of a man standing on the running board of a Volkswagen bug. Accompanied by a Christmas card bearing the note: "Happy Christmas to you, Jimmy. You lay off that pie! How are things with you? Practices are going well and I'm flat out. Enclosed picture of me & transport. Regards, Ken, Dec. 1962."
Clipping from a magazine?, logo for Old Crow, with caricature of Granato superimposed on it.
Glossy photograph, 17 x 12 cm, of the head of a stuffed polar bear, with a cropped photograph of Granato's head pasted in its mouth. The caption reads, "As usual ... the unusual."
Glossy photograph, 20 x 25 cm, of three men standing in the snow, inscribed "We live on to haunt you! Best of luck, Gerry, Ken, Alex, Davenport, Ia., 1958."

Photo Album labelled "Jimmy Granato and his Dixielanders" [1]

Advertising postcard for Dixieland, Inc., announcing an appearance by Granato and his Dixielanders at Scarletts (Skokie Road) on December 9, 1949.
Collage of clippings from The Rock Island Argus, January 13, 1950, including the masthead and an advertisment for the Horseshoe Club, featuring Granato and his Dixieland Band.
Collage of clippings from the Freeport Journal Standard, January 20, 1950, with two advertisements for the Germania, featuring Granato's Dixielanders. Also a Germania of Freeport logo from a program or postcard.
Advertising postcard for Rita's Show Lounge, featuring Granato and his Dixielanders.
Newspaper clipping, "Granato's Dixielanders to Open Engagement Tonight at Germania."
Clipping from Down Beat, March 10, 1950, "Plan Granato Return," announcing an upcoming appearance of Granato and his Dixielanders at the Horseshoe Lounge.
Photograph clipped from a magazine, 6 x 9 cm, of Granato with Jimmy Durante.
Newspaper advertisement for Rita's Show Lounge, featuring Granato and his Dixielanders plus Harry Edwards.
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Herald American, March 16, 1950, of Granato with Jimmy Durante.
Cropped picture of a Selmer clarinet.
Collage of clippings from the North Town News, March 22, 1950, with a capsule article and advertisement announcing Granato and his Dixielanders' appearance at Rita's Show Lounge.
Article from Down Beat, April 7, 1950, "Page, Kirby Bright Spots in Dull Chicago Picture" by Pat Harris, mentions Granato's appearance at Rita's Show Lounge (formerly the Argyle Club).
Collage of clippings from the Freeport Journal-Standard, March 24-25, 1950, including an announcement and two advertisements for Granato and his Dixielanders' appearance at the Germania.
Photographic print of a page from the Billboard Encyclopedia?, profiling Granato's career.
Photographic print of three endorsements of Granato signed by Jimmy Durante, dated February 26, 1950.
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Tribune, February 16, 1950, of Granato and his Dixielanders in Confederate uniforms greeting Rebel Randall at the La Salle Street train station.
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Herald American, February 17, 1950, of Granato and his Dixielanders in Confederate uniforms greeting Rebel Randall at the La Salle Street train station.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of a Granato and his Dixielanders.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato performing with Tiny Hill and his band.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato playing with Joe Pepp in the background.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato and his Dixielanders.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato performing with Tiny Hill and his band.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato playing with Joe Pepp in the background.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato and his Dixielanders in Confederate uniforms greeting Rebel Randall at the La Salle Street train station.
Photographic print, 25 x 20 cm, of an endorsement of Granato signed by Jimmy Durante and dated February 26, 1950.
Photograph clipped from the Chicago Herald American, March 16, 1950, of Grnatao with Jimmy Durante.
Newspaper advertisement, dated March 18, 1950, for Rita's Show Lounge, featuring Granato's Dixielanders and Harry Edwards.
Column "Nite Life Views" clipped from Chicago at Nite, March 10, 1950, announcing Granato's appearance at Rita's Show Lounge and profiling his career.
Clipping from Down Beat, March 1950, "Plan Granato Return," announcing Granato's return to the Horseshoe Lounge.
Clipping from the Chicago Sun-Times, March 19, 1950, announcing Granato and his Dixielanders' engagement at Rita's Show Lounge.
Clipping from Chicago at Nite, announcing Granato's Dixie Land Band at Rita's Show Lounge.
Clipping from the column "Stuff and Things" by Rusty Patterson, announcing Granato's Dixieland Band at Rita's Show Lounge.
Fragment of sheet music clipped from a magazine, headed "[Charlie?] Parker Solo," with a cropped magazine photo of the lower half of a clarinet pasted over it.
Collage of clippings from the North Town News, March 22, 1950, including an announcement and advertisement for Granato and his Dixielanders, appearing at Rita's Show Lounge.
Advertisement clipped from Chicago at Nite for Rita's Show Lounge, featuring Granato's Dixieland Band and Harry Edwards.
Collage of clippings from the Freeport Journal-Standard, March 24-25, 1950, including announcements and advertisements for Granato and his Dixielanders at the Germania.
Advertisement clipped from the Freeport Journal-Standard, March 23, 1950 for the Germania, featuring Granato and his Dixielanders.
Clipping from the Germania Journal, April 1, 1950, "Jimmy Granato Again Proves Hit on March 24th Weekend."
Magazine or newspaper clipping announcing Granato's appearance at Rita's Show Lounge.
Clipping from Down Beat, April 21, 1950, with photo of Granato and Jimmy Durante; caption has some background on Granato.
Clipping [from Down Beat, April 7, 1950], "Page, Kirby Bright Spots in Dull Chicago Picture" by Pat Harris.
Clipping from the North Town News, April 5, 1950, "Jimmy Granato Plays and Dixieland is Here," profiling Granato's early career.
Photographic print of clipping [from Chicago at Nite], "The Memory Lingers On," by Al Turk, with Turk's memories of Granato's early career, plus photo/caricature of Granato.
Photographic print of photo/caricature of Granato from a magazine, with caption mentioning that Granato is playing on the SS City of Grand Rapids.
Photographic print of a clipping, "Chicago After Dark" by The Sundodger, profiling the members of Granato's New Yorkers.
Glossy photograph, 25 x 20 cm, of Granato and his Dixielanders.

Photo Album labelled "Jimmy Granato and his Dixielanders" [2]

Typed itinerary for a tour by Smokey Stover and his Firemen, June 1960- October 1961, organized by Orchestras, Inc. (30 separate sheets or partial sheets, including supplements and alterations).
Onionskin sheet bearing an itinerary for October 1970 organized by Allied Concert Services. No details of personnel involved.
Collage including a fragment of sheet music "by Jimmy Granato", a cropped photo of Granato and his clarinet, and a picture of assorted living room furniture, with the caption "Jimmy's Blues, 1958."

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