“Jubilesta” – Cootie Williams and his Rug Cutters (1937)

A very clean and enjoyable transfer of a pristine record.

“Jubilesta” was a hot and moody composition by Puerto Rican trombonist Juan Tizol, who had found success the previous year with his composition “Caravan”, which he sold outright to Irving Mills for $25.

The track was recorded with a smaller combination of players from the Duke Ellington band. Ellington himself is credited on the session – though his piano is not audible on this track to my ears.

Excellent solos and a solid rhythm section make this record a real gem.

0:00 Intro and Clarinet solo (Bigard)
0:58 Trombone solo (Tizol)
1:47 Trumpet solo (Williams)

Recorded in New York City on October 26, 1937.
Released as Vocalion 3922.

Cootie Williams – trumpet
Juan Tizol – valve trombone
Otto Hardwick – alto sax
Barney Bigard – clarinet, tenor sax
Harry Carney – baritone sax
Duke Ellington – piano
Billy Taylor – string bass
Sonny Greer – drums