During its brief and rocky tenure from 1918 to 1924, pianist Gertrude Harvey Wright was one of four women in Seattle’s first black musicians’ union, the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 458. Wright, Virginia Hughes, a “Mrs. Austin,” and (Edythe) “Turnham,” all worked with their … Read MoreRace, Gender, Jazz & Local 493: Black Women Musicians in Seattle: 1920-1955
Ruby Bishop was a lifelong musician who was enshrined in the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. She fondly recalled being Louis Armstrong's "beaucoup buddy."
Drummer, Local 493 President &Treasurer, 50 year member of Local 76-493 Photo by Gil Baker
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The Gordon Green Band at the Spanish Castle on Hwy 99 between Seattle & Tacoma. 1950's
Photo by Albert W Ames
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Puget Power Theatre Radio Orchestra? 1940's? Photo by Roger Dudley
Ground Breaking for the new Musicians' Union Hall at 3rd and Cedar in Seattle, WA. Spring 1952
Explore Musicians' Association of Seattle Local 76-493 AFM's 156 photos on Flickr!
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I’ve already written a whole book about why I love Leonard Cohen, but, on the man’s 81st birthday, I’d like to take one more shot at a hallelujah. Midnight Run For Cheetos At The Local 7/11, Bob Faggen/Facebook Take a look at this picture on the right. It’s not just a candid of Cohen shopping …
Polly Freeman, Vocals Photo - Gene Harmon
Sept. 9, 1921, Mortgage Burning for the Musicians' Club of Seattle. 2025 4th Ave, Seattle, WA. This property is still owned by the Musicians' Club of Seattle but is now a Jiffy Lube. Front Row Old timers: George Carder, J.J. Cross, Alec Brown, Al C. Anderson, T.H. "Dad" Wagner, W.E. Turner and Ernest Meier
Daniel "Dan" Grindrod 1916 Dan was a cornetist from the Wenatchee Local 233 and joined Local 76 on Jan. 1, 1911. He passed away on March 11, 1930. Grindrod also appears to have been a bit of a scoundrel in the foot race/betting scene of the early 1900's.
AFM local 493 & 76 presidents Powell Barnett & Chet Ramage June 13, 1967 Photo by Albert W. Ames
L.D. "Larry" McDonell 1978-1979 Prior to becoming local 76 president, Larry was an AFM Assistant to the President in charge of the booking agent department under AFM presidents Hal Davis and Herman Kenin. Before that he was an IR. Before that he was Secretary of the local. McDonell played saxophone, clarinet, piano and organ and also worked with Vice President Terry Cruise. Larry passed away in February of 1987 and was a life member of Local 76.
Powell S. Barnett, a Seattle musician, baseball player, and community leader, was the organizer and first president of the Leschi Community Council. He was a leader in organizing the East Madison YMC
Faith Seetoo of Local 76-493 (Seattle, WA) has spent most of her adult life on the road as associate conductor with more than a dozen touring Broadway shows
The other men in the photo are John O. Andrew, chairman of the Board of Parks Commissioners, Hans A. Thompson, Superintendent of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and Roy Lehner, designer from David Jensen Associates.Item 28843, Don Sherwood Parks History Collection (Record Series 5801-01), Seattle Municipal Archives.
Frank A. Rust 1898 - 1906 During his term, Rust acted as a delegate to the Central Labor Council, now known as Martin Luther King County Labor Council. Rust was actively aggressive in securing the first transfer card ever used by a musician. He passed away in Sept of 1936.
(click to enlarge photos) Ten years before its speedy 1924 conversion into the Hollywood Tavern, this “English chateau restaurant and apartment hotel” opened in as the Northold Inn. Sitting before…
Robert V. Hainsworth 1920 Hainsworth immigrated from England. He was a composer, pianist, organist and long-time member until his death in 1967. Married to concert pianist Erma (Peterson) Hainsworth. Served with Vice President Chas Morris.
L.H. "Lee" Newman 1973 A life member, Newman played saxophone in his early years, later switching to jazz piano. He also served on the Kitsap County Labor Council. He worked with Vice President Terry Cruise. Lee passed away in December of 1987.
At the dawn of the 1930s a radical new class of musical instrument -- electrified and amplified -- was introduced to the world by a few pioneering companies across America. And although electric guit
Trumpeter Norma Neely was called the female Harry James
Morris "Mori" Simon 1995-1996 Mori played the bass, tuba, violin and viola. In addition to much union involvement, Simon was Personell Manager with the Seattle Symphony for 12 years and performed in the bass section for 36 years. A Local 76 50 year member he also acted as business representative in the early 1970’s. He passed away in December of 1997.
Dave Holden has worked as a musician since childhood. Coming from a celebrated family of local musicians, he generously shares his story wit...
Soulful Seattle singer Valerie Rosa's family roots were in Italy, Norway, and pre-statehood Alaska Territory. Her father was a professional musician who performed with prominent Seattle dance bands o
Dave Holden has worked as a musician since childhood. Coming from a celebrated family of local musicians, he generously shares his story wit...
Drummer, "Dusty" Neely played with Frank Sintra, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman and Fred Astaire.
Bill Rieflin, drummer for King Crimson, R.E.M., Ministry, and many others, has died at the age of 59.
During its brief and rocky tenure from 1918 to 1924, pianist Gertrude Harvey Wright was one of four women in Seattle’s first black musicians’ union, the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 458. Wright, Virginia Hughes, a “Mrs. Austin,” and (Edythe) “Turnham,” all worked with their … Read MoreRace, Gender, Jazz & Local 493: Black Women Musicians in Seattle: 1920-1955
