This slide trumpet case was made by an unknown maker in France, around 1844-1856. It is made of wood covered with black-stained leather, metal fittings and handle, and red plush interior. Accessioned with Courtois slide trumpet (MI.66.013)
This soprano trumpet case was made by King Musical Instruments, in Ohio, 1930s. It is made of wood, covered in black leather, metal fittings, leather handle, and burgundy plush interior. Accessioned with King Soprano trumpet (1991.0255.01).
This slide trumpet case was made by an unknown maker in England, mid-19th century. It is made of dark-stained wood, with metal fittings and handle, and green fabric interior. Accessioned with Pace slide trumpet (MI.76.25).
This trumpet was made by Severinsen-Akright in Oakland, California in 1994. It is a B-flat trumpet, 54 Bel Canto model, serial #0601, made of brass with 3 piston valves. This trumpet was given to American trumpeter Doc Cheatham for his 90th birthday from Doc Severinsen, Dick Akright, and Donald Byrd in 1994. This trumpet is engraved:
HAPPY 89TH BIRTHDAY DOC CHEATAM from DOC SEVERINSEN DICK AKRIGHT DONALD BYRD JUNE 13th, 1994
and
SEVERINSEN-AKRIGHT MODEL 54 Bel Canto 564-14th St. OAKLAND, CA 94612
Adolphus Anthony “Doc” Cheatham (1905-1997), first learned to play saxophone as well as trumpet. Early in his career, Cheatham performed with the African American Vaudeville theater in Nashville. Around 1924, Cheatham moved to Chicago where he heard trumpeters King Oliver and Louis Armstrong, both would have a lifelong influence on Cheatham’s playing.
Cheatham performed with several jazz musicians including Benny Carter, Fletcher Henderson, and Benny Goodman throughout the 1930s to the 1960s. In the 1970s, Cheatham worked to improve his playing by recording and listening to himself. After the age of 70, Cheatham’s self-assessment work would result in him receiving his best acclamations and critical reviews.
This trumpet was made by Frank Ellsworth Olds & Son in Fullerton, California around 1955 to 1956. It is a B-flat trumpet, Ambassador model, serial #178587, made of brass with 3 piston valves. This trumpet was previously owned and used by American jazz trumpeter, Andrew Blakeney. This trumpet is engraved:
AMBASSADOR MADE BY F.E. OLDS & SON FULLERTON CALIF.
Andrew “Andy” Blakeney (1898-1992) began playing professionally in Chicago around 1925. He moved to California the next year and would perform and record with several bands including Sonny Clay and Lionel Hampton. In the late 1930s, Blakeney played with Monk McKay’s band in Hawaii and would return to the mainland to perform in California throughout the 1940s to the 1950s. Blakeney’s later years were spent playing with groups including the Young Men of New Orleans and the Eagle Brass Band.
This trumpet case was made by Yamaha Corporation, 1990s. It is made of wood, covered with black vinyl and black vinyl trim, metal fittings, and black plush interior. Accessioned with Severinsen-Akright trumpet (2002.0218.01).
Adolphus Anthony “Doc” Cheatham (1905-1997), first learned to play saxophone as well as trumpet. Early in his career, Cheatham performed with the African American Vaudeville theater in Nashville. Around 1924, Cheatham moved to Chicago where he heard trumpeters King Oliver and Louis Armstrong, both would have a lifelong influence on Cheatham’s playing.
Cheatham performed with several jazz musicians including Benny Carter, Fletcher Henderson, and Benny Goodman throughout the 1930s to the 1960s. In the 1970s, Cheatham worked to improve his playing by recording and listening to himself. After the age of 70, Cheatham’s self-assessment work would result in him receiving his best acclamations and critical reviews.