[Dixielandjazz] Jim Crow

[JBruno868 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/26/2006 9:14:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
mike at railroadstjazzwest.com writes:

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.





I remember even as early as 1967 when with the Women's  Army Corps band and 
we were on tour, we had to make sure that the 2 Black  members of the band 
could stay where the band was housed. We didn't have any  problems as who ever 
made the reservations, did a good job but they did have to  check.
 
Jazz Hugs
 
Judie