The Four Bosses

[brownie]

Stumbled on this item from an August 1961 issue of Jet Magazine:

The Four Bosses

First time I see any reference on this dream (or nightmare?!?) quartet! It is not mentioned in the Robin D.G. Kelley book on Monk.

[paul secor]

Looks like something written in a gossip column to fill up space.

[Daniel A]

Further down at the same page:

"When he refused to remove his hat at the Blue Morocco cafe in The Bronx, eccentric musician Thelonious Monk was swiftly ushered to the door."

[alankin]

On the next page:

"Cannonball Quits Baltimore Club Over Jim Crow

"Announcing his intention to play only to non-segregated audiences, jazz alto sax artist Julian (Cannonball) Adderley cancelled an engagement at Baltimore's Villanova club after one night when the owner reversed his no-discrimination assurances. Questioned by the artist between appearances about the policy, the owner reportedly explained pressure from the Baltimore police department forced the Jim Crow arrangement. Previously assured admission but denied entrance opening night, a group of Negroes and local musicians met Cannonball outside the club."

[JSngry]

I've read vague comments over the years that Mingus & Rollins had bruised feeling towards each other. Have never heard specifics though...wonder if this has something to do with it?

[Indestructible!]

On the next page:

"Cannonball Quits Baltimore Club Over Jim Crow

"Announcing his intention to play only to non-segregated audiences, jazz alto sax artist Julian (Cannonball) Adderley cancelled an engagement at Baltimore's Villanova club after one night when the owner reversed his no-discrimination assurances. Questioned by the artist between appearances about the policy, the owner reportedly explained pressure from the Baltimore police department forced the Jim Crow arrangement. Previously assured admission but denied entrance opening night, a group of Negroes and local musicians met Cannonball outside the club."

And on page 30 of the same issue we find in the "Words of the Week" section:

"Julian (Cannonball) Adderly, jazz saxophonist, claiming segregation has affected musical ability: 'I can tell a musician's color by listening to his music.'"