Joe Glaser

Joe Glaser (December 17, 1896 – June 6, 1969) [1][2] was an artist manager famous for his involvement in the careers of Jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday.

Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins.[3] 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".[4]

Although his clients had a high opinion of him, Glaser was a feared person in the business industry. Associated Booking Corporation or "ABC" as it is also known as, has at various times represented Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Barbra Streisand, B.B. King, The Allman Brothers Band, T. Rex, and many others.[5]

Joe Glaser died on June 6, 1969 at Beth Israel Hospital in New York. His agency is still in existence today.

References

  1. ↑ Obituary, New York Times, May 17, 1969, p. 33; "Joseph G. Glaser Is Dead at 72; Booking Agent For Many Stars," 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. ↑ http://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=288
  5. ↑ http://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=288

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