Wow – a red hot version of W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues” as you’ve never heard it played by the Washboard Rhythm Kings (here using the name variation “Washboard Rhythm Boys”).
Ghost Howell brings it (as he always does) and the driving energy of the band is apparent from the first few bars. A wild and joyful ride!
This wonderful track is from one of their last recording sessions after a marvelous run of records released in the deep depression years of 1931-1933.
Recorded in New York City on August 19, 1933.
Released as Perfect 15823, Banner 32867, Domino 145, Melotone M-12794, Oriole 2763, Romeo 2136, Vocalion 2688, and Brunswick A-86013.
Credits:
Unknown Artists – trumpet
John Haughton – trombone
Ben Smith, Jerome Carrington (?) – alto sax
Carl Wade – tenor sax
Unknown Artist – p
Unknown Artist – banjo
Ghost Howell, string bass, vocals
Unknown Artist – wb
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