“Some of These Days” – Washboard Rhythm Kings (1933)

The Washboard Rhythm Kings were a studio band from the early 30s with no permanent members. When I first heard bass player Ghost Howell belt out the chorus on their wild version of “Tiger Rag” I was hooked on the energy of their performances.

Here we have Ghost on vocals and a scat chorus on the inspired “Some of these Days” from August 19, 1933. Transferred from a very nice master pressing on the UK Brunswick label (Brunswick 02075).

Originally released in the U.S. as Banner 32867, Domino 145, Melotone M-12794, Oriole 2763, Perfect 15823, Romeo 2136, and Vocalion 2688.

Lots of question marks in the credits, but here are a few confirmed players:
John Haughton – trombone
Jerome Carrington – alto sax
Carl Wade – tenor sax
Ghost Howell – string bass, vocals