They had no choice. Remember, this was America in the 1920's. Black jazz musicians were not allowed to eat in the clubs they played in. Often times not allow

They had no choice. Remember, this was America in the 1920's. Black jazz musicians were not allowed to eat in the clubs they played in. Often times not allowed to walk in the front door of those same establishments. Dealing with organized crime was probably 100th on the list of issues African-Americans had to deal with at the time.