Background
Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins.
Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins.
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". Although his clients had a high opinion of him, Glaser was a feared person in the business industry.
Associated Booking Corporation or "American Broadcasting Company" 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
Joe Glaser died on June 6, 1969 at Beth Israel Hospital in New New York His agency is still in existence today.
