[Dixielandjazz] Jim Crow

[Mike]

True, the fear of racist reprisals was always a threat 
especially if you had gigs in the south. I think all it really 
took was the courage to dare. The first step is always the toughest.

Best,
Mike


David Dustin wrote:
> On Dec 25, 2006, at 2:11 AM, Bill Haesler wrote:
> 
> 
> Sure, every white jazzman must have wanted ³the best players in his band
> regardless of race.² But only a couple guys dared to integrate bands/small
> groups openly, Goodman and then Krupa.