A Sam Lanin band given the pseudonym of Dixie Daisies on a release for the Cameo label that features Duke Ellington’s first recorded composition: “Choo-Choo” – which Ellington also recorded the same month with The Washingtonians.
In an article for Record Research in 1957, writer Woody Backensto recounted a discussion he had with Victor d’Ippolito, who recalled playing first trumpet on this tune, with Red Nichols beside him covering the “hot” solo that starts at 1:37.
Recorded in New York City on November 14, 1924.
Released as Cameo 682.
Credits:
Sam Lanin – director
Vic d’Ippolito, Red Nichols – trumpet
Mike Durso – trombone
Clarence Heidke, Alfie Evans – clarinet, alto sax, soprano sax
George Slater – clarinet, tenor sax
Bill Krenz – piano
Tony Colucci – banjo
Joe Tarto – tuba
Vic Berton – drums
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