Think this record looks beat? You should see the other record!
Thankfully, despite its rough looks, OKeh’s A-stampers come through and allow this side to shine.
A delightful tune from one of my favorite types of jazz: jazz performed by New Orleans expats in Chicago in the mid 20s!
Louisianan Richard M. Jones moved to Chicago in 1918, where he worked with Clarence Williams. He started recording in 1923 – first recording some piano solos for Gennett and then recording a number of sessions with small combos of various players called the Jazz Wizards.
Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on November 24, 1926.
Released as OKeh 8431.
Credits:
Richard M. Jones – director
Shirley Clay – cornet
Preston Jackson – trombone
Artie Starks – clarinet, alto sax
George Reynolds (?) – piano
Leslie Coley – banjo
More by Richard M. Jones:
“Jazzin’ Babies Blues” – Richard M Jones (1923)
https://youtu.be/K0Dqof-i7Sg
“New Orleans Shags” – Richard M. Jones’ Three Jazz Wizards (1925)
https://youtu.be/YacfJCNFvKM