“Red River Blues” – Clarence Williams’ Washboard Five (1928) f/ King Oliver! 🎺

“Red River Blues” is a downtempo blues by Williams’ Washboard Five – a lineup that includes the legendary King Oliver on cornet.

The tune was penned by Williams himself – and features a lengthy clarinet solo by Arville Harris starting at 1:06 followed by a cornet solo by the King starting at 1:41.

Recorded in New York City on May 23, 1928.
Issued as Okeh 8584 on July 5, 1928.

Credits
Ed Allen, King Oliver – cornet
Arville Harris – clarinet
Clarence Williams – piano
Floyd Casey – washboard

The flip side – “Red River Blues” – can be heard at:
https://youtu.be/kbQVj3qcmN4