overall (inner case): 2 1/4 in x 17 in x 3 3/4 in; 5.715 cm x 43.18 cm x 9.525 cm
overall (out case): 3 1/4 in x 18 in x 5 in; 8.255 cm x 45.72 cm x 12.7 cm
Object Name:
case
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Maynard
Date made:
2006
Description:
<p>This flute case was made by Verne Q. Powell in Maynard, Massachusetts, in 2006. It is made of wood, covered with black-stained leather, with metal fittings, and blue plush interior. There is an outer case made of black vinyl, with two vinyl handles and carrying strap, black plastic zipper closure, and blue velvet lining.</p>
<p>This flute case was previously owned and used by American jazz saxophone and flute player James Moody (1925-2010). He played in the U.S. Army Air Corp segregated band, and after his discharge in 1946, Moody performed with Dizzy Gillespie. Throughout his career, Moody performed and recorded with other jazz musicians, including Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Max Roach, and Charles Mingus. Moody as leader of his own ensembles, performed and recorded from 1949 until his death in 2010.</p>
