Doc Cheatham Hamilton College Interview Block 53 (Q3481)

Yes it was. It was a very good band of its time. And he had the best musicians that he could get in that band, some great, great players. And it was a good band. He had a wonderful band. Wonderful band. But you know, right after he died, a little bit before he died, he had a Black musician in there in his band. I forget his name now. But he could pass for White and you would never know that he ...