Here’s one you don’t hear every day – one of only seven Jimmy Wade sides – this one from the Vocalion 1000 series.
Wade was based in Chicago and orchestras under his name recorded for Paramount in 1923-24 and Gennett in 1927 before closing with two sides for Vocalion in 1928.
Best of all – this is a test pressing on vinyl which is dead quiet with great fidelity. Not sure if even an original Vocalion pressing would sound this good – and if I ever come across one I’ll let you know!
The real highlights of this side are Alex Hill’s unique arrangement, Alex Hill on piano at 1:39, and Cliff Jones’ kazoo solo starting at 2:20.
Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1928.
Released as Vocalion 1236.
Test Pressing
Credits:
Jimmy Wade – cornet, director
Punch Miller – cornet
Charles Lawson – trombone
Arnett Nelson (?), Unknown Artist – clarinet, alto sax
Unknown Artist – tenor sax
Alex Hill – piano, arranger
Charles Jackson or Stanley Wilson – banjo
Unknown Artist – tuba
Cliff Jones – drums, kazoo