[Dixielandjazz] American Musicians Banned In UK?

[Marek Boym]

BTW, despite john's comment, the recording with Bechet WAS legal.
What was illegal was Bechet's playing with the band at a concert.
Bechet was in the hall, and Humph had the limelights directed on him.
Then came the public demand "Play for us, Sidney," and Bechet obliged.
 It might have been prearranged.
Cheers

On 26/04/2008, Robert S. Ringwald <robert at ringwald.com> wrote:
> John Petters wrote regarding Humphrey Littleton:
>
> (snip)
> He illegally recorded with Bechet (a stupid ban by the
> Musician's Union made it illegal for American musicians to perform in
> the UK )
> (snip)
>
> I also saw this remark in Humph's obit.  I am curious as to what brought
> about this ban?  Especially after the Glen Miller band being stationed in
> the UK during WWII and being so popular?  Another stupid move on the part of
> the musician's union?
>
>
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