In March-April of 1923, Fletcher Henderson recorded his last session with the Black Swan label, which had given him his start as a recording artist in 1921. He began a short period in 1923 of recordings for the Paramount label, which were usually also pressed on the Puritan, Famous, and Claxtonola labels.
As a Iowan, the Claxtonola label has always been special to me because of its connection between early jazz and the state I call home. As valued as Paramount records are – I’d sooner have it on Clax.
This record has some great Don Redman playing both on alto sax and clarinet.
Recorded in New York City on May 1-2 ,1923.
Released as Claxtonola 40226.
Originally released as Paramount 20226.
Credits:
Fletcher Henderson – piano, arranger, director
Russell Smith, Elmer Chambers – trumpet
George Brashear – trombone
Don Redman – clarinet, alto sax
Unknown artist – tenor sax
Charlie Dixon – banjo