Photo: Musicians Association Building Local No. 637

Black and white photo of the Negro Musicians Association gathered for the annual Battle of the Bands. The participating bands pictured here were: Bennie Moten and George Lee’s orchestras, Elmer Payne’s Music Masters, Paul Banks Rhythm Aces, Andy Kirk’s Twelve Clouds of Joy, Jap Allen’s Troubadours, Julius Banks Red Devils, and Bill Little and His Little Bills.