Joe Glaser

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Joseph G. Glaser (December 17, 1896 โ€“ June 6, 1969)[1][2] was an artist manager known for his involvement in the careers of jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday.

Biography

Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins.[3][4][5] After a series of irregular jobs (fight promoter, club manager), with the help of his alleged mob connections he started managing Louis Armstrong in May 1935. The success of their association caused other jazz musicians to join Glaser and his agency known as the Associated Booking Corporation which "was formed in 1940 by Joe Glaser and Louis Armstrong".[6] The relation of Glaser and Armstrong has been represented as a prominent element in Terry Teachout's theater play Satchmo at the Waldorf.

Although his clients had a high opinion of him [

B.B. King, The Allman Brothers Band, T. Rex, The Platters and many others.[7]

Death

Glaser died on June 6, 1969, at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City after suffering a stroke. He was 72.

FBI file

After his death in 1969, Glaser's

Cassius Clay.[8] The Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Terrell fight did not take place until February 6, 1967. Glaser was a mentor to Clarence Avant
.

References

  1. New York Times
    , June 8, 1969, p. 92
  2. ^ "Satchmo Remembers the Big Magaffa," Los Angeles Times, June 22, 1969, p. G44.
  3. ^ Bergreen, Laurence, "Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life", page 374
  4. ^ Teachout, Terry (November 2009). "Satchmo and the Jews". Commentary. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  5. ^ Fax, Tayla (April 14, 2016). "The Secret Jewish History of Louis Armstrong". The Forward.
  6. ^ Cohen, Jane; Grossweiner, Bob (10 February 2006). "Industry Profile: Lisa Cohen, Associated Booking Corporation". Celebrity Access.
  7. ^ Cohen, Jane; Grossweiner, Bob (10 February 2006). "Industry Profile: Lisa Cohen, Associated Booking Corporation". Celebrity Access.
  8. ^ "FBI โ€“ HSCA Subject File: Joe Glaser". Mary Ferrell Foundation.

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