Another deep depression cut from the Washboard Rhythm Kings (here as Washboard Rhythm Band) that was only issued in Europe. It’s not clear why, but only two of the eight tunes recorded at this session were released in the U.S.
Louis Armstrong famously recorded this tune with his orchestra in January 1933, followed by a slightly peppier version by Adrian Rollini’s Orchestra in February. Here the Rhythm Band give it their own unique twist, with Taft Jordan’s droll delivery that verges on comedy. I feel Taft and the Rhythm Kings must have been one of the more enjoyable groups to play with back in the day.
Recorded in New York City on March 8, 1933.
Released as Columbia DF 1262 in France.
Credits
Taft Jordan – trumpet, vocals
Ben Smith – clarinet, alto sax
Jerome Carrington (?) – alto sax
Carl Wade – tenor sax
Clarence Profit (?) – piano
Steve Washington – banjo, guitar
Unknown artist – trombone, washboard
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