Despite the jazzy sounding name referencing the famous dance and the famous composition “Black Bottom Stomp” by Jelly Roll Morton, most of this tune feels like a marching band composition or college football team anthem. Boola Boola!
Recorded in New York City circa July 1926.
Released as Grey Gull 8109, Radiex 8109, and Madison 1613 (as “Black Bottom Strut” by Southern Melody Makers).
Credits:
Probably the Grey Gull Studio Band led by Mike Mosiello?
The flip side, “Charleston Choo Choo” is MUCH more interesting:
https://youtu.be/D4RRN3CQGwc
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