this is classic.

[pucho812]

found this gem the other day. It's a little hard to read and I am not sure who the people involved are other then Miles Davis but, I guess calling the album *****es brew was a bit of an issue back in the day

 

[zayance]

;D

 

[mrclunk]

Its a brilliant memo!
http://www.lettersofnote.com/

 

[thermionic]

How did you come by this letter? Is it in the possession of an associate? It's a serious piece of history. Framed, it would fetch real cash at auction.

Teo Macero: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teo_Macero

I'm reminded of the anecdote I read as to how the great Cannonball Adderley got his name. He was known amongst friends and family for having a prodigious appetite and got named 'Cannibal' on account. Racial tension being what it was in the '50s, the labels and promoters of the time didn't think it was a good move to have a black guy named 'cannibal'...hence the name change...

J

 

[pucho812]

How did you come by this letter? Is it in the possession of an associate? It's a serious piece of history. Framed, it would fetch real cash at auction.

Teo Macero: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teo_Macero

I'm reminded of the anecdote I read as to how the great Cannonball Adderley got his name. He was known amongst friends and family for having a prodigious appetite and got named 'Cannibal' on account. Racial tension being what it was in the '50s, the labels and promoters of the time didn't think it was a good move to have a black guy named 'cannibal'...hence the name change...

J

I do not own this sadly. It is indeed historic. I happen to have this photo sent to me the other day from a friend. As to where he got it or has the original I do not know.

You will not it is also found here.

http://www.lettersofnote.com/

 

[mulletchuck]

it is making the rounds on facebook currently

 

[adeptusmajor]

You can really sense the fear and confusion behind such a short letter.

That letters of note site has some great stuff, thanks for posting.