“Worn Out Blues” – Clarence Williams’ Washboard Band (1930)

For a “worn out” blues, this certainly has quite a bit of pep!

There is some contention as to the identity of the trumpet player on this 1930 recording by Clarence Williams’ Washboard Band. Contenders nominated by past discographers include Ed Allen, Louis Metcalf, Charlie Gaines, Henry “Red” Allen, Ed Anderson, and Roy Eldridge.

Recorded in New York on April 23, 1930.
Originally released in the U.S. as Okeh 8790.
Parlophone R 2203 is a U.K. master pressing. This copy is in very fine shape and sounds quite excellent.

Credits:
Charlie Gaines or Henry Allen – trumpet
Prince Robinson – clarinet, tenor sax
Clarence Williams – piano
Floyd Casey – washboard