Block 62 of Jitu Weusi Weeksville Oral History (Q25904)

Willard Jenkins: The musicians who played at The East were black musicians, and at least among the musicians you listed who played the East there’s a certain consciousness among the musicians who played the club. In terms of how they were compensated, is The East a place where the musicians would give you a break where they may not have given the same fee break to some other venues around New ...