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The Tribute by Shirley Jackson

The Tribute

'Mayor of Beale Street' Trumpet player Rudy Williams, and Saxophonist Herman Green play on Beale Street - Procession for Willie Mitchell


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  • Category: Celebrations ʘ
  • Location: Memphis, TN ʘ
  • Camera: NIKON D90
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Shirley Jackson
Member since May 02, 2010

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  • Bob Shull

    Bob Shull

    commented over 1 year ago

    Nice!

  • Layne Sacharin

    Layne Sacharin

    commented over 1 year ago

    You have captured the essence of Beale Street. This should be a spotlight winner, in the spotlight on Beale Street. Do you know the name of the trumpet player? Do you know name of the musician behind him? I think he plays, or used to, at the Rum Boogie Cafe. Possibly some of our Capture-Memphis viewers can comment here and identify them. Excellent capture!

  • Shirley Jackson

    Shirley Jackson

    commented over 1 year ago

    Layne, Thank you for your comments. You are very encouraging. The trumpet players name is Rudy Williams. He is known as the "Mayor of Beale" and "Ambassador of Beale". Sorry, I don't know the name of the musician behind him.

  • Joe Pusateri

    Joe Pusateri

    commented over 1 year ago

    Shirley I think thats Dr. Herman Green on Sax. Great shot

  • Joe Pusateri

    Joe Pusateri

    commented over 1 year ago

    He plays/played with Freeworld and Green Machine. Wonderful person!

  • Milton Johnson

    Milton Johnson

    commented over 1 year ago

    This is an image that say Memphis and Beale street. This is an image that people should see at the airport as visitor get off of planes.

  • Wiley Henry

    Wiley Henry

    commented over 1 year ago

    Shirley, such an inviting photo of trumpet player Rudy Williams and the other blues greats during the funeral procession of Willie Mitchell. I was there and watched you work your magic.

  • Phyllis Underwood

    Phyllis Underwood

    commented over 1 year ago

    This is very welcoming. Great shot!

  • Pamela Anderson

    Pamela Anderson

    commented over 1 year ago

    I like it!

  • GAM Campbell

    GAM Campbell

    commented over 1 year ago

    If this doesnt say Memphis I don't know what does! Great

  • Charlotte Dixon

    Charlotte Dixon

    commented over 1 year ago

    You can tell this was a wonderful tribute to Willie Mitchell through the spirit of the photograph.

  • Whitney Johnson

    Whitney Johnson

    commented over 1 year ago

    wow... it's so memphis! i love it!

  • Lisa Anderson-Houston

    Lisa Anderson-Houston

    commented over 1 year ago

    This is a gentleman who enjoys what he does and you can tell from his expression that he does his best whenever he performs.

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