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The Unsung Musicians of Early Jazz and Blues
This is a listing of musicians, who took part in the development of jazz and blues, butare virtually not known to the average collector and in many cases even to the rese-archers and specialists little is kown about their lives and careers.
Listed here are only musicians and performers who are not included in the major re-ference works of jazz and blues, which are at hand for most collectors or available inlibraries, like: Harris: Blues Who is Who; Chilton: Who's Who of Jazz; Kernfeld:Grove Dictionary of Jazz; Reclam's Jazzführer, and some other.
The information is compiled from the published works of researchers and discogra-phers like Tom Lord (Clarence Williams); Walter C. Allen (Hendersonia); LaurieWright (King Oliver; Fats in Fact; Storyville Magazine; The Jug Bands of Louisville),Fred Cox (Jug Bands) and some others. The full credit for unearthing, checking andcross-checking the information about many of these otherwise forgotten musiciansgoes to them.
The information, however, is spread out over many different publications. Here, inthis PDF-file, for the first time all musicians are collected together in alphabetical se-quence for easy access, compiled from the sources as cited.
This listing is still under construction and will be expanded gradually.
Disclaimer: There is no commercial purpose involved with the presentation of thisdata base. If any one of the authors of the original works feel that his or her copyrightis offended or violated and wants his or her contributions withdrawn from this work,please write to me!
Please note, however, that the collective and combined works of all researchersshould be made available to new researchers who then can start on a sound reliablebasis. Today, the Internet is the best, fastest and cheapest way to do so.
Rainer Schneider (rainerjazz.de)
The Unknown Musicians of Early JazzNameAbrams
First NameMarshall Dwyer "Bridge"
Instrumentsviol,cl,sax
Born Greencastle, Ind., 1903Died Greencastle, Ind., 1972Recordings with Hoagy Carmichael's Collegians (incorrectly listed as Johnny "Bridge" Adams).
Career Graduated Indiana Law School 1925. Played summers at Indiana lake resorts with Eddie Oliver, then took up law full time.
Literature Storyville 1998-9, p. 160.
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Page 1 of 198
NameAdams
First NameCharles 'Cane'
Instrumentswalking cane flute
Born ?Died ?Recordings Kentucky Jug Band, Chicago 1930 (Vocalion); Phillips' Louisville Jug Band, Chicago 1930
(Vocalion)"
Career Created novelty instrument by combining a flute with a bamboo walking-cane
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameAhaynou
First NameFrank
Instrumentsp
Born c. 1890, prob. New OrleansDied ?Recordings No
Career With Keppard's and Oliver's bands at Pete Lala's, about 1910. Went to Chicago with Manuel Perez c. 1915
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
Relation
Remark Also known as Haynie, Ahanie, and Dehaney.
Page 2 of 198
NameAlabama Joe
First Name-
Instruments
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career
Literature
Relation Pseudonym of Roy Smeck on blues recordings.
Remark See Roy Smeck
NameAlexander
First NameAdolph, Sr.
Instrumentstp, horn
Born 1874, New OrleansDied 1936Recordings No
Career With Golden Rule Band and Onward Brass Band 1904-1914. Arranged for Celestin 1927-8.
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
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Page 3 of 198
NameAlexander
First NameAlger "Texas"
Instrumentsvoc
Born c. 1880, Leona (Leon Co), Tx.Died c. 1955, Houston, Tx. (unconfirmed)Recordings with King Oliver; own
Career
Literature Harris: Blues Who's Who, p. 29
Relation Cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins
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NameAlexander
First NameOra
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career
Literature Storyville 200-1, p. 183.
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Page 4 of 198
NameAllen
First NameGeorge
Instrumentsas, ss, cl
Born c. 1905, Louisville, KyDied c. 1939, KentuckyRecordings Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1927 (Victor); Louisville Jug Band, Louisville 1931 (Victor)"
Career
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameAlsbrook
First NameAdolphus
Instrumentssb, viol
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Joined King Oliver 30 June 1933, until 25 August 1933, then with Ray Dysart Orchestra in Des Moines.
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
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Page 5 of 198
NameAnderson
First NameCharles (Charley)
Instrumentsg, leader
Born c. 1870, Southwestern VirginiaDied ?Recordings No
Career With his brother Cy, own group, with Earl Mc Donald from 1913.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Cy Anderson
Remark
NameAnderson
First NameCy
Instrumentsviolin, leader
Born c 1865, VirginiaDied ?Recordings No
Career Led the most important early jug band in Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Charles Anderson
Remark
Page 6 of 198
NameAnderson
First NameEdward
Instrumentstu
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Worked briefly with King Oliver c. early 1932 to mid 1933.
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
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NameAndrews
First NameDan
Instrumentssb
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Worked with King Oliver from the aurumn of 1933 to until 6 June 1934.
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
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Page 7 of 198
NameAnnison
First Name?
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Is said to have worked with King Oliver at the "21" in New Orleans
Literature Laurie Wright: King Oliver
Relation
Remark Spelling of name unsure.
NameArtigues
First NameAlbert
Instrumentsc, tp
Born New Orleans, 23.08.1907Died New Orleans, 21.07.1980Recordings ?
Career Lived all of his life in N.O., played cornet and trumpet with many local bands. Ran Fisherman's Supply Store on Decatur Street.
Literature Second Line, Vol. XXXII, Fall 1980, p. 28.
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Page 8 of 198
NameKelly
First NameMay
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings Two OKeh recording cards exist.
Career Nothing known
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 305
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NameKennedy
First NameMeyer
Instrumentssax
Born ?Died before 1973Recordings
Career with King Oliver c. 1936. Recalled by Father Al Lewis in interview 1973.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 305
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Page 99 of 198
NameKimball
First NameAndrew
Instrumentstp
Born c. 1880Died Pascagoula, La. c. 1929Recordings ?
Career Played in several New Orleans bands with King Oliver
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 305
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NameKing
First NameWilliam Clifford "Klarinet"
Instruments
Born c. 1890sDied ?Recordings 1925 in St. Louis with Searcy Trio
Career with Charlie Elgar 1918-19, Doc Cook 1921-24, with Oliver 1925. Many later references.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 305
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Page 100 of 198
NameLa Vaughn
First NamePrince
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1927 (Victor).
Career Worked in Louisville bars and clubs as a singer and female impersonator in 1920s.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameLeslie
First NameLouis
Instrumentsg
Born ?Died ?Recordings Sang and played guitar on recordings by Chicago Sanctified Singers (ARC). Recorded
unissued gospel song.
Career 1920 with Earl McDonald's Louisville Jug Band, later active in church music.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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Page 101 of 198
NameLester
First NameNorman
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings Claimed to have recorded with Oliver April 1930.
Career with Red Allen 1936, Sidney Bechet 1949/41, Albert Nicholas 1947 a.o.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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NameLevy
First NameJules
Instrumentsc
BornDiedRecordings poss. 1921 with Clarence Williams; with Synco Jazz Band in 1920s.
Career Member of Joseph Samuels' Jazz Band and of the Synco Jazz Band.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 534.
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Page 102 of 198
NameLewis
First NameAlfred "Father Al"
Instrumentsbj,g,voc
Born Houma, La. 09.08.1904Died ?Recordings
Career In Chicago 1927, with Dewey Jackson c. 1932-34. With Preservation Hall Jazz Band since 1960s.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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NameLewis
First NameDandy
Instrumentsb,bass drum
Born New Orleans, c. 1888Died c. 1932Recordings
Career with Onward Brass Band c. 1914; Manager of Eagle Band 1911-1924.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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Page 103 of 198
NameLewis
First NameFrank
Instrumentscl
Born New Orleans c. 1870Died Bogalousa, La. 1924Recordings
Career Member of Buddy Bolden's Band c. 1893-98; later with the Eagle Band
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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NameLewis
First NameLockwood
Instrumentstp, as, ss, voc
Born c. 1890, Bowling Green, Ky.Died 1957, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1926/27 (Victor); Fess Williams a.h. Royal Flush
Orchestra, New York 1929 (Victor).
Career A natural-born musician. With John Embry Band until 1924 in Louisville. Own band 1925, then with W.C. Handy. With Clifford Hayes 1926-27. With Fes Williams 1929. Later own bands, and teaching until 1957.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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Page 104 of 198
NameLewis
First NameSteve
Instrumentsp
Born New Orleans, 19.03.1896Died Louisiana, c. 1941Recordings ?
Career With the Silver Leaf Orchestra before 1910; with the Olympia Orchestra and the Tulane Dance Orchestra c. 1912-15. Left N.O. 1917.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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NameLiggins
First NameHarry
Instrumentssb
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career With King Oliver from 08.08.1934-08.10.1934. No other information.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
Relation
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Page 105 of 198
NameLindsay
First NameHerb
Instrumentsviol
Born Neew Orleans, c. 1888Died deceasedRecordings
Career With Oliver and Keppard groups at Pete Lala's c. 1910-11; in the Primrose Orchestra c. 1912; in Chicago 1917 with L. Duhé at DeLuxe Café.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
Relation Brother of John.
Remark
NameLindsay
First NameJohn
Instrumentstb,sb
Born Algiers, La. 23.08.1894Died Chicago, 03.07.1950Recordings
Career With King Oliver 1924 for a tour; with Lottie Hightower's band, Dewey Jackson.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 305
Relation Brother of Herb.
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Page 106 of 198
NameLogan
First NameRobert
Instrumentsg, jug
Born 12.05.1913, Louisville, Ky.Died ?Recordings No
Career with Whistler 1932, Johnny Craig and the Young Louisville Jug Band 1936. (8 years).
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameLogan
First NameWilliam
Instrumentstp
BornDiedRecordings with Joe Jordan 1926.
Career with Joe Jordan's 10 Sharps and Flats c. 1925-27.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 536.
Relation
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Page 107 of 198
NameLomax
First NameLawrence
Instrumentsvoc
Born From New OrleansDiedRecordings with Clarence Williams 1923.
Career Sang in churches around Chicago.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 536.
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NameLucas
First NameGolden "Goldie"
Instrumentsg,bj,voc
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Bingie Madison band 1930/31 which was used by Oliver and Clarence Williams for
recordings.
Career With Bobby Brown c. 1922-25; with Cliff Jackson c. 1926, Bingie Madison1926-27, 1930-31;
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
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Page 108 of 198
NameLucas
First NameGoldie
Instrumentsbj,g
BornDiedRecordings w. Clarence Williams 1930/31
Career with Bingie Madison band in 1930/31.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 536.
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NameLyons
First NameBob
Instrumentsb
Born c. 1868Died c. 1949Recordings
Career with Buddy Bolden in New Orleans c. 1895-1902, also with Eagle and Original Superior Bands. Played with King Oliver at Pate Lala's and with Kid Ory.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 306
Relation
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Page 109 of 198
NameMack
First NameBaby ?May
Instrumentsvoc
BornDiedRecordings Robinson & Mack 31.11.1925
Career toured with Sam Robinson in early 1920s in Mid-west, South and East.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 534.
Relation Married Les Hite c. 1927.
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NameMack
First NameBilly
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 22.01.1925 own rec.; 01.1926 own rec.; recorded 1930s Chicago.
Career Touring reported 1918; Chicago Monogram Theatre; 1921 Chattanooga; 1925 Louisville, St. Louis, Dallas; worked with leading Chicago jazz artists.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 537
Relation part of team Billy and Mary Mack
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Page 110 of 198
NameMack
First NameJames "Jimmie"
Instrumentstub-bass
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Played with Cricket and his Jug Band c. 1948.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation
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NameMack
First NameMary
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 22.01.1925 own rec.; 01.1926 own rec.; recorded 1930s Chicago.
Career Touring reported 1918; Chicago Monogram Theatre; 1921 Chattanooga; 1925 Louisville, St. Louis, Dallas; worked with leading Chicago jazz artists.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 537
Relation part of team Billy and Mary Mack
Remark
Page 111 of 198
NameMadison
First NameBingie S.
Instrumentsp,cl,ts
Born Des Moines, Iowa, 1902Died New York, 07.1978Recordings Many
Career
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
Relation
Remark
NameMajor
First NameHuston
Instrumentsg
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career As a youngster played with Sonny Craig's Young Louisville Jug Band c. 1936 - 1940s.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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Page 112 of 198
NameMallory
First NameCliff
Instrumentstp
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career with King Oliver on tour 05.08.1935 to at least 07.1935. With Alan Green Band c. 1941.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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NameMarrero
First NameBilly
Instrumentsb
Born New Orleans c. 1874Died New Orleans, date unknownRecordings
Career Leader of Original Superior Band in N.O. from 1910 - 1913, manager of Olympia Brass Band from c. 1913. Worked with King Oliver.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
Relation Father of Lawrence, John and Simon Marrero
Remark
Page 113 of 198
NameMarrero
First NameSimon
Instrumentstu
Born New Orleans c. 1897Died deceasedRecordings
Career Worked in N.O., went to New York 1929/30. Toured with King Oliver in 1931. Later in New York.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
Relation Son of Billy M. and brother of Lawrence and John.
Remark
NameMartin
First NameDaisy
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1921 (Gennett, Okeh); 05.12.1921 with Clarence Williams; 1923 own rec.
Career Toured in vaudeville 1910s and early 1920s. Report in Chicago Defender says: retired by 1926, living in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 538
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Page 114 of 198
NameMartin
First NameDavid
Instrumentscello
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Eva Taylor 1927, 17.01.1928 with Johnny Thompson
Career No information
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 538
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NameMartin
First NameHenry
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans c. 1895Died c. 1932Recordings
Career Kid Ory's regular drummer until c. 1919. Played with King Oliver bands in N.O. With Onward Brass Band c. 1916.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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Page 115 of 198
NameMarvin
First NameFrankie
Instrumentsvoc
BornDiedRecordings with King Oliver for Victor. Poss. recorded with other coloured bands.
Career House singer for Victor.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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NameMason
First NameAugustus
Instrumentsb,mand
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Performed at country dances and house parties during 1910s to 1940s (in Louisville area).
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Chester and Henry Mason
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Page 116 of 198
NameMason
First NameChester
Instrumentsg,viol
Born 15.11.1900, Herrick Lane, Ky.Died Alive c. 1994Recordings No
Career With his brothers 1910s to 1931. 1920s to 1950s in Louisville, Ky. 1950s to 1964 with Henry Miles Jug Band (at World's Fair in New York). Retired, plays piano for churches.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Augustus and Henry Mason.
Remark
NameMason
First NameHenry
Instrumentsviol,g
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Led Mason Brothers String Band for more than 3 decades, played for rural dances in area east of Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Augustus and Chester Mason.
Remark
Page 117 of 198
NameMason
First NameRichard
Instrumentssax
BornDiedRecordings
Career with King Oliver from 25.08.-04.12.1934.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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NameMathews
First NameNathaniel "Bebe"
Instrumentssnare drum
Born Algiers, La., c. 1890Died New Orleans 27.05.1961Recordings
Career With Henry Allen's Brass Band in New Orleans, and with the Onward Brass Band.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
Relation
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Page 118 of 198
NameMatthews
First NameBabe
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 24.05.1928 with Clarence Williams
Career 1936/7 in Chicago; 1938 in Washington with Jimmie Lunceford. 1938-40 also with Roy Eldridge and Mamie Smith.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 539
Relation
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NameMatthews
First NameEmmett
Instrumentssax
Born St. Louis, 12.12.1907DiedRecordings
Career
Literature Storyville 1996-7, p. 152
Relation Half brother of Gene Sedric
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Page 119 of 198
NameMayfield
First NameJohn
Instrumentstb
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1923 with Clarence Williams
Career 1921 with Ford Dabney (?); 1922 in New York with Jack Hatton and his Novelty Band.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 540
Relation
Remark Previously known as John Masefield and listed so in dicographies.
NameMcClellan
First NameGeorge
Instrumentscl
Born ?Died 22.09.1937 Chicago, TB sanatorium.Recordings Own rec. 1923-4 and with Harlem Trio.
Career Toured Washington, DC, 1923, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles 1929. 1935-37 in Chicago.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 540
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Page 120 of 198
NameMcDonald
First NameEarl
Instrumentsjug, voc
Born 02.10.1885, South CarolinaDied 28.04.1949, Louisville, Ky.Recordings Many, with Sara Martin 1924, Dixieland Jug Blowers 1926/27, own Louisville Jug Band
1927, Jimmie Rodgers 1931.
Career One of the key musicians of the Louisville jug band scene, long career with own band.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameMcDonald
First NameRuby
Instrumentsvoc
BornDiedRecordings
Career with King Oliver on tour from 27.02.1935 to beyond 07.1935
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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Page 121 of 198
NameMcTyer
First NameClifford
Instrumentsg
Born Kansas City (?)Died < 1966Recordings
Career 1927 with Blue Six Orchestra, Birmingham, Tn. With Art Bronson's Bostonians whne band was taken over by King Oliver, stayed until 1932. With Bardu Ali c. 01.1940
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 307
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NameMiles
First NameHenry
Instrumentsviol
Born 12.11.1905, Samuels, Ky.Died Alive in 1994 (?)Recordings No commercial recordings.
Career Worked in Louisville from c. 1922. With Earl McDonald's jug groups from 1928, leader after McDonald's death 1949. Plöayed at World's Fair New York, 1965. 1974 appeared at Smithonian Inst., Washington, D.C. Plays occasionally.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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Page 122 of 198
NameMiller
First NameClarence
Instrumentsts
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1926 with Joe Jordan's 10 Sharps and Flats
Career with Joe Jordan's 10 Sharps and Flats c. 1925-6
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 542
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NameMills
First NameDeWitt "Debo"
Instrumentsd
BornDiedRecordings
Career Joined King Oliver's Orchestra prior to 06.1932 until 06.07.1934. With Anna Mae Winburn 11.1935, with Lloyd Hunter 1937-40. End of 1940 with Horace Henderson. With Charlie Thompson in autumn 1941.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 308
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Page 123 of 198
NameMims
First NameIrene
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 26. and 30. 03.1928 own rec.
Career no information
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 542
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NameMinor
First NameChris
Instrumentsd
BornDiedRecordings
Career with the Magnolia Band in early New Orleans.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 308
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Page 124 of 198
NameMinor
First NameShikes
Instrumentstenor guitar
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Played the four-string tenor guitar in William The Rattler's Jug Band in the mid 1930s in Louisville, Ky.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameMoore
First NameWilliam "Bass"
Instrumentstu
BornDied deceasedRecordings Believed to be on Cl. Williams dates (instead of C.St. Clair). With King Oliver.
Career with Ollie Powers 1923-4, Dave Peyton 1924-5, Wilbur de Paris 1925, Wen Talbert 1926, George Howe 1927 and Luis Russell until 1929. With Jelly Roll Morton 1929.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 308
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Page 125 of 198
NameMorgan
First NameSister Gertrude
Instrumentsvoc, gospel, painter
Born Fayette, Ga., 1900Died New Orleans, 08.07.1980Recordings ?
Career Preached and on street corners. Began painting c. 1960. Paintings in museums in California, New York and Louisiana State Museum in N.O.
Literature Second Line, Vol. XXXII, Fall 1980, p. 37.
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NameMorrison
First NameMaurice
Instrumentsband leader
BornDiedRecordings
Career Band may be used by King Oliver c. 1936.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 308
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Page 126 of 198
NameMorton (Moten)
First NameBennie
Instrumentscl,as
Born Detroit (?)Died ?Recordings with Clarence Williams (usually listed as Bennie Moten)
Career with Joe Jordan's Orchestra 1925-1927. In Chicago 1927. With Sonny Clay's Orchestra 08.1928, in Los Angeles with Curtis Mosby 06.1928. With Wen Talbert in Detroit 05.1929.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 309
Relation Brother of Norvel "Flutes" Morton
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NameMoten
First NameBennie
Instrumentscl, as
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1926 with Dixie Washboard Band, Joe Jordan, Blue Grass Footwarmers and Bessie Brown.
Career 1925-27 with Joe Jordan. 1927 in Chicago, 1928-9 in Detroit.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 543
Relation not related to Kansas City band leader Bennie Moten.
Remark Name also given as Morton, Motton.
Page 127 of 198
NameMoten
First NamePaul
Instrumentsharm, puppeteer
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Danced puppets to the music of his own harmonica. Reported 1918.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation In Louisville frequently confused with Paul Mott.
Remark
NameMott
First NamePaul
Instrumentsjug
Born 02.12.1903, Louisville, Ky.Died 14.02.1970, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career With Whistler between 1925 and 1930. Own jug band in 1930s and 1940s. Retired 1950, played jug with Henry Miles's Jug Band in 12966.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation In Louisville frequently confused with Paul Moten.
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Page 128 of 198
NameMouse (nickname)
First Name-
Instrumentsp
BornDiedRecordings
Career Substituted in King Oliver's Orchestra for Charlie Toran one night in 1934. Nothing else known.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 309
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NameMumford
First NameJeff "Brock"
Instrumentsg
Born c. 1870Died c. 1914 (reported in 1937)Recordings
Career Buddy Bolden's guitar player. In New Orleans with Eagle Band c. 1907-1914. Reported with Original Superior Band c. 1908.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 309
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Page 129 of 198
NameNelson
First NameHoward
Instrumentsviol
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1927-8 with Eva Taylor, Johnny Thompson
Career No information
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 543
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NameNepton
First NameLionel
Instrumentstu,sb
BornDiedRecordings
Career Subbed with John C. Smith Dance Orchestra 012.1928. Toured with King Oliver 1931. In autumn 1932 with other band, and on Bud Harris RKO tour in 01.1933.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 310
Relation Nipton, Neptune
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Page 130 of 198
NameNichols
First NameJames
Instrumentscl,as
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1926 with Joe Jordan.
Career with Joe Jordan's 10 Sharps and Flats c. 1925-7
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 544
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NameNichols
First NameLuther
Instrumentsviol
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Whistler's Jug Band, Louisville 1931 (Victor)
Career with Whistler c. 1926 into 1930. Not on Whistler's recording session for Okeh 1927. From 1939 own band in Cincinnatti. Recalled as one of the outstanding fiddlers of Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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Page 131 of 198
NameOlden
First NameJames
Instrumentswbd
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career As a teenager played with kid groups (Mud Gutter Jug Band) c. 1926-7.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameOlivier
First NameAdam
Instrumentsc
Born New Orleans c. 1865Died pre WW IRecordings
Career Amateur cornetist, subbed in Melrose Brass Band, own band c. 1895-1910.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 310
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Page 132 of 198
NameOsborne
First NameHomer
Instrumentsd
BornDiedRecordings
Career with King Oliver early in 1932.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 310
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NamePaige
First NameBilly
Instrumentssax,arr
Born from Pittsburgh ?DiedRecordings ?
Career In New York 1924. Joined Dave Peyton in Chicago late 1925. Joined King Oliver early 1926. July 1926 went to China with Jack Carter. Back in Chicago with Wyatt Houston in May 1927. With Clarence Jones late 1927 to early 1928. Own orchestra in Chicago.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 311
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Page 133 of 198
NamePalao
First NameJimmy
Instrumentsviol, sax
Born New Orleans, 1880sDied Chicago c. 1925Recordings No
Career In New Orleans with the Imperial Orchestra (+- 1910) and at 101 Ranch a.o. With Original Creole Orchestra on tour. In Chicago 1918 with Lawrence Duhe at the DeLuxe, with King Oliver 1919. With Oliver to California (Photo). Joines Fess Williams around 1923
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 311
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NamePaque
First NameEric Glyn
Instrumentsas,cl
Born Poplar Bluff, Mo. 29.08.1907Died Basel, SW, 29.08.1953Recordings Many
Career To New York in 1926, with many band leaders. Gigged and recorded with King Oliver 1930. In Europe with Bobby Martin's Orch. in June 1937.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 311
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NamePayne
First NameRichard
Instrumentsg
Born New Orleans c. 1880Died deceasedRecordings No
Career With the Original Superior Orchestra c. 1910 in New Orleans.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 311
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NamePayne
First NameRichard Selmer
Instrumentssax
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Poss. with Dixie Strutters 1923 on cl. With Montague's Kentucky Serenaders 1931. With King Oliver's touring band prior to Feb. 1934 to mid 1935.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 311
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NamePendleton
First NameAndrew "Andy"
Instrumentsd,bj,voc
Born ?Died ?Recordings With King Oliver as vocalist.
Career Singer/drummer in band at Symphony Club, New York (1926). Gigged with Oliver and Clarence Williams. With Fess Williams c. 1929, with Haston's Versatile Five 1930. Broadcast with Radio Buddies 1932 and with James P. Johnson 1934.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePendleton
First NameAndy
Instrumentsvoc, bj
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1928 with Clarence Williams and King Oliver; 1929 with Fess Williams; 1929-30 with Fess
Williams
Career with Fess Williams 1929-30.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 545
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NamePerez
First NameManuel "Manny"
Instrumentsc
Born New Orleans c. 1879Died New Orleans c. 1946Recordings ?
Career Leader of the Onward Brass Band c. 1899-1931.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePerkins
First NameEddie
Instrumentsbj
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career with Hooks Tilford's Peoria Jug Band in Louisville in 1932. Later in Chicago and on tour. Possibly from Peoria.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NamePerkins
First NameEmmett "Mike"
Instrumentsbj
Born 03.12.1888, Williamson County, Tn.Died 09.11.1945, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career To Louisville, Ky., c. 1918. Own jug band c. 1922 - 1930. Worked also with Earl McDonald. Returned home after 1932.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NamePerkins
First NameRobert
Instrumentsas
Born 10.04.1907, Louisville, Ky.Died ?Recordings No
Career Started as in 1930 with Green's Novelty Orchestra in Louisville, Ky. Late 1930s and 1940s gigs with Earl McDonald's Louisville Jug Band. Retired from music in 1955. Alive c. 1993.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Unrelated to the other Perkins
Remark
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NamePeters
First NameTeddy
Instrumentsvoc, dancer
Born ?Died ?Recordings with King Oliver and Johnny Dodds 1926 (Vocalion, Chicago).
Career Male impersonator, toured all over the country, was at the "Plantation" in Chicago during King Oliver's residency 1926.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
Relation Female. Professional name. Real name unknown. Daughter of "Diamond Tooth" Billy Arnte.
Remark
NamePhillips
First NameJoe
Instrumentstp
Born New Orleans 1893Died ?Recordings No
Career In New Orleans with the Original Superior c. 1905-1908. Said to have worked with King Oliver 1915.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePhillips
First NameLeonard "Deek" ("Deacon", "Phil"
Instrumentstp
Born Warreen, Ark., 1900Died ?Recordings
Career From Local 73, Minneapolis, 1927. With Art Bronson's Bostonian's from 1929, stayed when King Oliver took over band, until 06/07/1934. Then played in Washington D.C. and retired.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePhillips
First NamePhillip "Phil"
Instrumentsbj, g
Born ?Died ?Recordings Phillips' Louisville Jug Band, Chicago 1930 (Brunswick); Kentucky Jug Band, Chicago 1930
(Vocalion)
Career With street bands in Louisville after WWI. With George 'Hooks' Tilford in 1920s. From 1928 with Peoria Jug Band in and around Peoria for several years. In Chicago for recordings. Continued to play in Peoria. Nothing known after 1935.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NamePhillips
First NameWilliam "King"
Instrumentscl, as, viol
Born ? (from Louisville or Jacksonville)Died ? (before 1949)Recordings No
Career With John Wickliffe in Chicago 1917. Then with W.C. Handy. Joined King Oliver in Chicago before Johnny Dodds could come in. Possibly worked on the west coast for some time.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
Relation
Remark Is composer of "Florida Blues" and remembered as a very fine clarinet player by numerous musicians.
NamePhillips
First NameWillie
Instrumentsd, c
Born New Orleans c. 1885Died deceasedRecordings No
Career Worked in the Melrose Brass BAnd with Joe King Oliver c. 1907.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePick Handle Slim
First Name-
Instrumentsvocal
Born c. 1903, LaGrange, Ky.Died c. 1965, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1927 (Victor)
Career On Louisville scene since 1920. After recording in 1927 returned to LaGrange and sang only in church choir.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Nick name of Elizabeth Washington
Remark Nick name because of her tall, thin physique.
NamePierre
First NameJoe
Instrumentsd
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Worked with Freddie Keppard and King Oliver at Pete Lala's, c. 1910
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 312
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NamePork Chops
First Name-
Instrumentsjug
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Legendary street entertainer in Louisville (c. 1920s ?). No one remembers him ever playing with the established jug bands.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Real name not known.
Remark
NamePorter
First NameJames "King"
Instrumentstp
Born ?Died ?Recordings ?
Career Probably a member of Jelly Roll Morton's Orchestra in April 1922 in Los Angeles, when King Oliver played with them. In the Greater Sunnyland Orchestra (Los Angeles) 1923-25, with Curtis Mosby 1927-31 and with Les Hite 1931-35.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NamePratt
First NameAlfred W.
Instrumentsts, cl
Born New Orleans 19.12.1908Died South America c. 1960Recordings
Career In Bubber Miley's Orchestra prior to joining King Oliver 1931. With Ralph Cooper 1932, went to Europe with Lucky Millinder in June 1933.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NamePreer
First NameEvelyn
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1927 with Clarence Williams; own rec.1926-7. Appeared in film "Spider's Webb".
Career Mainly dramatic actress. In Cotton Club 1930 (with Louis Armstrong).
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 545
Relation married to actor EdwardThompson.
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NamePrime (Pryme)
First NameAlberta
Instrumentsvoc
Born Philadelphia, 13.10.1902Died ?Recordings
Career Touring with show "Shuffle Along" 1923-24 (18 months). At the Plantation Café c. 1924 when King Oliver was there, featured with Bennie Peyton. In the musical "Hot Feet". Believed to have gone to Europe in 1925.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
Relation Wife of trombonist Bernard Archer
Remark
NameRaphael
First NameBernard
Instrumentstb
Born New Orleans, c. 1883Died deceasedRecordings
Career With the Melrose Brass Band (c. 1907); w. Excelsior Band 1913
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NameReason
First NameLionel
Instrumentsp
Born New Orleans, c. 1909Died ?Recordings
Career With Paul Barnes in the Gulf Coast region, with King Oliver from 1 August 1934 until after July 1935. Later on the West Coast with Kid Ory.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NameReid
First NameWilliam Carl "Jug"
Instrumentsjug, jazzhorn, vocal
Born 30.07.1906, Danville, Ill.Died 18.11.1981, Danville, Ill.Recordings Tub Jug Washboard Band 1928 (Paramount); with Ma Rainey 1928 (paramount); with Tampa
Red's Hokum Jug Band, Chicago 1928-30 (Vocalion); Kentucky Jug Band Chic. 1930 (Vocalion); Phillips' Louisville Jug Band, Chic. 1930 (Brunswick).
Career With own jug band around Central Illinois, recorded, 1928 dicovered by Ma Rainey in Chicago. With own groups in Peoria and Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville; Storyville 104
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NameRing
First NameJustin
Instrumentsp,d,perc
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Clarence Williams 1924 and 1927
Career Musical director of OKeh records in New York between 1924 and 1930.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 546
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NameRing
First NameJustin
Instrumentsd, percussion, A&R
Born ?Died ?Recordings Supervised Clarence Williams' Novelty Four session for OKeh and poss. percussionist on that
date.
Career A&R man for OKeh in 1920.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NameRobbins
First NameEdward Everett
Instrumentscomposer
Born ?Died 16.04.1926; reported in Chicago Defender (1926)Recordings
Career Composer of "'Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do"
Literature
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NameRobinson
First NameBanjo Bernie
Instrumentsbj
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 515.
Relation This is not Banjo Ikey Robinson
Remark Mentioned in relation to Pete Brown, as, 1927.
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NameRobinson
First NameClarence
Instrumentscl
Born ?Died ?Recordings poss. 06.01.1923 with Eva Taylor.
Career Joined Fletcher Henderson acc. Ethel Waters in Chicago Feb. 1922.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 547
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NameRobinson
First NameEd
Instrumentstb
Born LaPlace, La., c. 1882Died deceasedRecordings
Career Worked with the Eagle band and Kid Ory in New Orleans.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 313
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NameRobinson
First NameLawrence
Instrumentswbd
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career As a teen-ager playing washboard in the streets of Louisville, Ky. With Sonny Craig's Young Louisville Jug Band around 1936.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameRobinson
First NameSam
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1925 Robinson and Mack
Career Toured 1923 - 1927.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 548
Relation Part of team of Robinson and Mack. See Baby Mack.
Remark
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NameRodgers
First NameEugene R. "Gene"
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1930 with Clarence Williams; 1931 with King Oliver, Clarence Williams and Mamie Smith.
Career 1928 own group in New York. From 1930 with Bingie Madison Orchestra. 1936 with Kaiser Marshall a.o. toured Britain. Late 1930s with Coleman Hawkins.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 548
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NameRogers
First NameErnest
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, 19.04.1891Died 26.08.1956Recordings
Career With Jack Carey and also Richard M. Jones at the Abadie c. 1912 or 1914. Regularly with Silver Leaf Band 1913-1918
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 314
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NameSantiago
First NameWillie
Instrumentsg
Born New Orleans, c. 1887Died New Orleans, 1945Recordings ?
Career With the Original Superior Orchestra c. 1908
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 314
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NameSapp
First NameHosea
Instrumentstp
Born ?Died ?Recordings ?
Career Own orchestra in Florida (1933), with Johnson's Sophisticated Pals (Dec 33); Joined King Oliver 5 March 1935, stayed until after July. Own band in Savannah, Ga. (June 37), with Ray Bowling 1938. With Armstrong from Sept 1943 to early 1944.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 314
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NameSaunders
First NameGertrude
Instrumentsvoc, dancing
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career In revue at the Plantation in Chicago in Novemeber 1924 (King Oliver was star soloist)
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 315
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NameScruggs
First NameIrene
Instrumentsvoc
Born Mississippi, 7 December 1901Died ?Recordings with King Oliver
Career With the TOBA circuit. Lived in Germany in 1970s with her daughter
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 315
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NameSegar
First NameCharlie
Instrumentsp
Born Western, La., 1904Died ?Recordings Claimed to have "mastered" King Oliver's "Mule Face Blues"
Career With Smiling Billy Steward Orch. in Florida, Dec 1925.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 315
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NameShouse
First Name-
Instrumentsg,voc
Born c. 1870s, LouisvilleDied c. 1930s, LouisvilleRecordings No
Career Solo street entertainer in Louisville. Picked the guitar and sang on the streets from the early 1900s until his death. Favourite song, which he may have composed, was "Beans", which was a favourite with all the jug bands.Remembered by mus. John Harris.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameSimms
First NameJoe
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 01.1927 with Clarence Williams.
Career Toured New York and New England 1920s. Teamed, a.o., with Robert Warfield (1918 ff.), Russell Lee and Daisy Wright; Paul Sullivan, James Thomeas, Ethel Ridley, Arnold Wiley, Sidney Easton.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 551
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NameSkeritt
First NameFreddie (Alfred A.)
Instrumentsas, bars
Born Montseratt, Leeward Islands, 1 May 1904Died Deceased 1980sRecordings With Bingie Madison's band 1931 for King Oliver.
Career Worked in New York under various leaders. With Bingie Madison Orchestra 1926 and 1931.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 315; Storyville (Issue ?)
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NameSkerritt
First NameFred
Instrumentscl,as,bars
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1930-31 with Clarence Williams and King Oliver. With Fats Waller in 1938.
Career Member of Bingie Madison Band early 1930s.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 551
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NameSmeck
First NameRoy
Instrumentsg, steel g
Born ?Died ?Recordings Many in 1920s and 1930s. A.o. with Clarence Williams and King Oliver, 1930/34
Career Recording in New York since 1924 (Georgians) until 1930s.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 551
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NameSmeck (Schmeck)
First NameRoy
Instrumentsg, steel g, harmonica
Born ?Died ?Recordings With King Oliver Dec 1929/Jan 1930. Many recordings under his own name. Blues
accompaniments as "Alabama Joe"
Career
Literature
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NameSmith
First NameCarl Lee "Cal"
Instrumentsbj, 4str tenor guitar
Born 07.03.1903, Cave City, Ky.Died Summer 1937, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Earl McDonald, Clifford Hayes, Jimmie Rodgers a.o.
Career Played first with his brothers (5). 1919 with henry Smith's band (not related). As a musician much in demand in 1920s, played with nearly every band in the area. 1926 with W.C. Handy in Memphis. Heavy drinker, but reliable musician.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Clarence, Otis, Samuel, Arthur and Bud.
Remark
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NameSmith
First NameClarence B. "Drummer"
Instrumentsfiddle,bj,tp
Born c. 1897, Cave City, Ky.Died c. c. 1940s, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Led the Smith Brothers' String Band in Cave City area 1916-17. With Earl McDonal jug groups 1919-20. Not full-time musician.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Cal, Otis, Samuel, Arthur and Bud.
Remark
NameSmith
First NameDan
Instrumentsbj, g
Born c. 1865, LouisvilleDied c. 1939, LouisvilleRecordings No
Career Legendary Louisville musician.Played with B.D. Tite's Jug Band and others, in and around Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Not related to Cal Smith
Remark Known as "Black Daddy".
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NameSmith
First NameFreddie
Instrumentsbj,g
Born 08.10.1902, Louisville, Ky.Died 01.04.1971, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1926 (Victor); Ben Ferguson etc. Louisville 1931
(Victor).
Career Self taught. With kids' groups 1919-24. 1925-1942 with Earl McDonald's Louisville Jug Band. Broadcast on WHAS c. 1929-31. Played little after 1945.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Not related to Cal Smith.
Remark
NameSmith
First NameHazel
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings Only known recordings with King Oliver and Clarence Williams 29.08.1928
Career unknown
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 552
Relation no relation to other Smith in jazz
Remark
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NameSmith
First NameHazel
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career
Literature
Relation Same person as Irene Mims (real name). Was discovered by Clarence Williams
Remark See Irene Mims
NameSmith
First NameHenry
Instrumentsjug
Born c. 1904, Louisville, Ky.Died ?Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1926 (Victor) (as Henry Clifford)
Career Talented jug-blower. Early 1920s with Clifford Hayes. Used name Henry Clifford to make recordings for Victor (Dixielan Jug Blowers). 1927 - 1930 played and lived in Louisville and Chicago.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Not related to Cal Smith.
Remark He may be the Willie Black Jr. Who sang and blew jug on home recordingd made in Louisville in the 1950s.
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NameSmith
First NameJimmy
Instrumentsg
Born ?Died deceased before Sept 1949.Recordings ?
Career With Cecil Scott Orch. c. 1928-30,, with King Oliver in Atlantic City in summer 1930. With Fats Waller from spring 1935 until early 1936.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
Relation This is not the organist James Oscar "Jimmy" Smith.
Remark
NameSmith
First NameJohn "Sugar Johnny"
Instrumentsc
Born New Orleans, c. 1880Died Chicago, 1918 (Influenza)Recordings No
Career May have worked in New Orleans with King Oliver. In Chicago with own band, including men from N.O.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
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NameSmith
First NameLaura
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died 02.1932 Los AngelesRecordings Own rec. 1924 and 1926.
Career Toured widely in early 1920, 1924 in New York, later toured Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 553
Relation From Indianapolis. Not related to other blues singers named Smith. Wife of comedian Slim Jones (1926).
Remark
NameSmith
First NameLeroy
Instrumentsviol, M.C.
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career With Al Trent Orch. from mid-1928 into the autumn of 1930. May be same man who was with Bennie Hargraves Orchestra in South Carolina in January 1929. One Leroy Smith was with King Oliver from 14 June 1935 into July.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
Relation There are several men of this name.
Remark
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NameSmith
First NameLeroy
Instrumentsdirector
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career Bandleader in Detroit, New York
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
Relation There are several men of this name.
Remark Probably not the one who played with King Oliver 1935.
NameSmith
First NameOtis
Instrumentsbj
Born c. 1899, Cave City, Ky.Died c. 1950s, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Played with the family string band around Cave City and Louisville. Irregularly with other jug and dance combos in 1920s, the retired from music.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Clarence, Cal, Samuel, Arthur and Bud.
Remark
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NameSmith
First NamePerry
Instrumentscl
Born ?Died ?Recordings Poss. on unissued Edison Clarence Williams session 07.08.1929.
Career With Fess Williams' Orchestra from Oct. 1925 to July 1930.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 553
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Remark
NameSmith
First NameSamuel "Sammie"
Instrumentsbj
Born c. 1901, Cave City, Ky.Died late 1950s, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Played banjo with family string band in Cave City and Jeffersonville. Not interested in a professional musical career, not known to have played with the jug bands.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of Clarence, Cal, Otis, Arthur and Bud.
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NameSpaulding
First NameAnthony
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career With Doc Cooke 1920, with Dave Peyton late 1924/early 1925. With Jimmy Wade from autumn 1925 until 1927, went to Europe with Vernie Robinson's Syncopator's 1927 (Madrid). With Eddie South in Paris early 1929, with Noble Sissle in 1930. Rejoined South.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
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NameSpaulding
First NameWillie
Instrumentsharmonica
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Appeared with the Robert Logan Jug Band in the late 1940s.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameStall (or Staultz)
First NameLorenzo
Instrumentsbj, g
Born New Orleans, c. 1885Died deceasedRecordings
Career With Buddy Bolden band, Eagle Band (c. 1916), Kid Ory (1917-18)
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
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NameStaultz (or Stall)
First NameLorenzo
Instrumentsbj, g
Born New Orleans, c. 1885Died deceasedRecordings No
Career With Buddy Bolden band, Eagle Band (c. 1916), Kid Ory (1917-18)
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 316
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NameStevenson
First NameJohn "Preacher"
Instrumentsspoons
Born 25.09.1913, Louisville, Ky.Died ?Recordings Probably: Preacher Stephens and his Orchestra, 1950s.
Career Played spoons with kid bands in Louisville from 1924 on. From late 1920 to 1950 had own skiffle band. 1954: Henry Miles Jug Band. Last appearance at New York's World Fair 1964.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameStewart
First NameGeorge
Instrumentsbj,tenor guitar
Born 06.05.1904, Louisville, Ky.Died 26.10.1967, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Played on the streets with kids' bands 1918-20. In 1920 played banjo for Henry Smith, Cal Smith and his brother Luke Stewart. From 1929 regular with Earl McDonald. During 1940s tenor- guitar with the King Perdue Band. 1949-52 with the Henry Miles Jug Band
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameStewart
First NameLeon
Instrumentsjug, bones
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Played jug and bones with the Thomas Walker group Cricket And His Jug Band (c. 1948).
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Not related to George and Luke Stewart
Remark
NameStewart
First NameLuke
Instrumentsg
Born c. 1905, Louisville, Ky.Died ?Recordings With Stuff Smith for Varsity in 1940.
Career Began playing in kid's group Henry Smith Jug Band. 1928 joined H. Henderson's Wilberforce Collegians. With Stuff Smith 1932 - early 1940s. Lived in Buffalo area in 1970s.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of George Stewart.
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NameStrange
First NameJames "Jimmie"
Instrumentstp, voc
Born 16.09.1904, KentuckyDied 09.01.1960, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Kentucky Jazz Babies, Chicago 1929 (Victor); own rec. Louisville 1931 (Victor).
Recordings for Decca are by a different artist.
Career Trumpet and vocals with combos in the cabarets of Louisville (1920s). Joined Cliff. Hayes 1928. Active in Louisville area with dance bands.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameStultz
First NameJean
Instrumentsg
Born ?Died ?Recordings Listed in recording sheet for King Oliver's Victor recording for 28 January 1930
Career ?
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
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NameTaylor
First NameArthur
Instrumentsg, bj
Born ?Died ?Recordings ?
Career With Richard Fulbright Orch. in spring 1926, with Henri Saparo c. 1927. With Charlie Skeete late in 1929, with King Oliver summer 1930. With Dave Nelson 1930/31.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
Relation This is not the drummer Arthur S. Taylor, born 1929.
Remark
NameTaylor
First NameGeorgia
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings One title as vocalist with King Oliver.
Career ?
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
Relation May be pseudonym for Lottie Taylor.
Remark
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NameTaylor
First NameJames "Tiny"
InstrumentsM.C., front man
Born ?Died ? believed deceasedRecordings
Career Appeared with King Oliver as front man from c. 1932 into mid-1933.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
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NameTaylor
First NameLottie
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died accidental gun shot, buried Chicago, 27 April 1927Recordings ?
Career With Bill Johnson 1919-20 at Royal Gardens in Chicago.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
Relation May be same person as Lottie Williams and Georgia Taylor.
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NameTemple
First NameGeorge
Instrumentstp
Born ?Died ?Recordings With Fess Williams and possibly on unissued Clarence Williams Edison session 07.08.1929.
Career Long stay with Fess Williams Orchestra from Oct. 1925 to April 1930.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 555
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NameThomas
First NameHersal
Instrumentsp
Born Detroit, Mich., c. early 1907Died Chicago, 3 July 1926 (Ptomaine poisoning)Recordings With Sippie Wallace, King Oliver and Louis Armstrong, own solos.
Career Short. Was able to cut top-line pianists when twelve or thirteen years of age.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 317
Relation Brother of George W. and Sippie Thomas (Wallace). Nephew of Hociel Thomas.
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NameThompson
First NameAaron
Instrumentstb
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1921 w. James Murray, 1924 w. Clarence Williams, Alberta Hunter, Margaret Johnson, Sippie
Wallace.
Career unknown
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 555
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NameThompson
First NameRudolph "Jazz Lips"
Instrumentsjug, voc
Born 13.12.1913, Louisville, Ky.Died 20.09.1966, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Whistler's Jug Band 1927, 1931.
Career Hired by Whistler 1927. From 1932 jug blower with many groups, Clifford Hayes, Hooks Tilford a.o. 1949 - 1966 with Henry Miles Jug Band.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameThrekeld
First NameBuford "Whistler"
Instrumentsg, nose-whistle, voc
Born 18.04.1893, Eminence, Ky.Died c. 1934, New YorkRecordings own recordings 1924 (Gennett), 1927 (Okeh), 1931 (Victor)
Career Early in his career known as "Whistler". Extented career as a leader. Toured Chicago, New York, St. Louis and the Mid-West.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameTibbs
First NameLeroy
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died deceasedRecordings With Johnny Dunn 1921. Others. With Oliver 1928.
Career With Dunn from Dec 1921. Backed blues/vaudeville artists. With Billy Butler Orch. 1925, with Allie Ross at Connie's Inn 1926/7, tokk over orch. until 1928. With Lucky Millinder 1932. Active into 1940s.
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NameTilford
First NameGeorge "Hooks"
InstrumentsC-mel sax, ts
Born 20.04.1897, Harrodsburg, Ky.Died c. 1953, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Ma Rainey, Chicago 1925 (Paramount); Phillips Louisville Jug Band, Chicago 1930
(Brunswick); Kentucky Jug Band, Chicago 1930 (Vocalion).
Career At 16 with circus bands. Early 1920s joined Ma Rainey's road shows, until 1925. From 1926 with Peoria Jug Band. 1928 in New York with Allie Ross Orchestra. 1929 with Phillips Louisv. Jug Band in Louisville area. 1930 in Chicago for recordings. Own bands.
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NameTite
First NameB.D.
Instrumentsbj,jug,g
Born c. 1870, Louisville, Ky.Died c. 1935, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Whistler and His Jug Band, 1924, Richmond, Ind. (Gennett)
Career Pioneer of the jug blowers. Started on banjo around 1888. Toured with "Black Daddy" Dan Smith through Southern States. Around 1898 Black Daddy, Cy Anderson and B.D. formed first classic jug band. Toured south western states. From 1900 in Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of William Tite
Remark From 1917 on, B.D. joined Whistler's Jug Band, until 1925.
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NameTite
First NameWilliam
Instrumentsbj, jug
Born c. 1875, Louisville, Ky.Died c. 1930s, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Played with his brother in early Louisville string bands. Own jug group after 1902. 1915 was first jug blower hired by Whistler. Retired after WW I
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Brother of B.D. Tite
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NameTodd
First NameClarence
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings Many recordings 1924 - 34, own, with Clarence Williams a.o.
Career 1923 in revue "Nightmare in Dixieland"; 1927 in New York own trio.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 551
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NameToran
First NameCharles
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings ?
Career Toured with King Oliver 1933 to 6 July 1934.
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NameTownes
First NameWilson
Instrumentssax
Born ?Died ?Recordings With J.R. Morton 1923.
Career With W.C. Handy 1917-19, in Chicago with Doc Watson c. 1919-20. With Jelly Roll Morton 1923, George A. Smith Orch. 1924. Briefly with King Oliver 1927, with Noble Sissle in France Aug 1928. Later with Cofie's Colored Cracks in autumn of 1929.
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NameTrepagnier
First NameErnest
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, c. 1885Died New Orleans, 11.04.1968Recordings ? (Revival)
Career Member of Olympia Band c. 1909-11, also in the Magnolia Band.
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NameTucker
First NameElmo
Instrumentsstring bass
Born 15.09.1915, Lebanon, Ky.Died ?Recordings No
Career Best-known string bass player in Louisville. With King Perdue, Lockwood Lewis and Noble Sissle bands. With Henry Miles Jug Band from early 1950s until mid-1960s. In 1970s still active.
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NameTurner
First NameJames
Instrumentsbj
Born ?Died ?Recordings with Jones' paramount Charleston Four.
Career With Louisville groups WW I. 1920 briefly with Earl McDonald. With Harvey Jones in Chicago to form the So Diff'rent Four, which recorded. Used no jug.
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NameTyus
First NameCharles
Instrumentsvoc, dancer
Born ? From Omaha, Neb.Died ?Recordings Own rec. 1924 and 25.
Career Vaudeville team. Ran song shop in Omaha, Neb., toured South and Mid-west in early 1920s, in New York 1924.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 556
Relation Part of vaudeville team Charles and Effie Tyus.
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NameTyus
First NameEffie
Instrumentsp,voc
Born ? From Omaha, Neb.Died ?Recordings Own rec. 1924 and 25.
Career Vaudeville team. Ran song shop in Omaha, Neb., toured South and Mid-west in early 1920s, in New York 1924.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 556
Relation Part of vaudeville team Charles and Effie Tyus.
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NameVache
First NameAlphonse
Instrumentstu
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career With the Melrose Brass Band, c. 1907
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NameVenson (Vinson, Vincon, Vi
First NameEddie
Instrumentstb
Born Algiers, La., c. 1885Died Chicago, 23.10.1935, after falling down his stairsRecordings Poss.
Career In the Olympia Band c. 1908, from c. 1911 on tour with Original Creole Orchestra. 1919-20 at Royal Gardens in Chicago, at Lincoln Gardens 1922. With Ollie Powers 1923-4, own orch. in Idlewild, Mich. in summer of 1934.
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NameVigne
First NameJohn
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, c. 1865Died deceasedRecordings No
Career With the Olympia Orchestra (F. Keppard) 1901-07, Imperial Orch. from 1905, Golden Rule Band c. 1905 and the Peerless Orchestra 1903-1908.
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 318
Relation Not the same man as the drummer John "Ratty" Vigne
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NameVigne
First NameJohn "Ratty"
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, c. 1885Died deceasedRecordings No
Career With Magnolia Band , Richard M. Jones 1912-13, Keppard 1913, with King Oliver at Pete Lala's c. 1915-16
Literature Wrigth: King Oliver, p. 318
Relation Not the same man as drummer John Vigne q.v.
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NameWade
First NameLouis
Instrumentsp
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career With King Oliver at Pete Lala's. Toured Texas with Clarence Williams, with S. Bechet 1915
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NameWalker
First NameClinton
Instrumentstu
Born ?Died ?Recordings With Fess Williams and King Oliver 1927-30
Career With Fess Williams from spring 1927 into 1931, toured with Oliver from May to Sept 1930. With Sam Wooding in 1934, kenneth Roane in Harlem prior to 1950.
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NameWalker
First NameClinton
Instruments?
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career With George E. Lee in Kansas City from 1929 into autumn 1930.
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NameWalker
First NameThomas "Cricket"
Instrumentscl, harmonica
Born 02.10.1895, New orleans.Died ?Recordings No
Career 1912 in New Orleans ' Colored Waif's Home. Played with Waif's Home Brass Band with young Louis Armstrong. Is on photo of Waif's Home taken 1913. Went as a sailor. After return 1916 played with "Oliver, Clarence Williams, Sidney Bechet" (own account).
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NameWashington
First NameElizabeth
Instrumentsvoc
Born c. 1903, LaGrange, Ky.Died c. 1965, Louisville, Ky.Recordings with Dixieland Jug Blowers, Chicago 1927 (Victor)
Career On Louisville scene since 1920. After recording in 1927 returned to LaGrange and sang only in church choir.
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NameWatts
First NameJames "Jim"
Instrumentsb
Born ?Died c. 1935, LouisvilleRecordings Probably with Whistler's Jug Band, Louisville 1931, (Victor)
Career Began playing with Whistler c. 1914, until c. 1932.
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NameWebster
First NameMargaret
Instrumentsvoc
Born ?Died ?Recordings 09.10.1929 with Clarence Williams, 13.02.1930 own.
Career Nothing known
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 557
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NameWells
First NameGerald
Instrumentssax
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career Reportedly on the Jelly Roll Morton - King Oliver gig in California in April 1922
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NameWhaley
First NameWade
Instrumentscl
Born New Orleans, 1895Died 1980sRecordings ?
Career With Kid Ory a.o. in New Orleans. Later in California active.
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NameWheeler
First NameWalter Jr.
Instrumentsts
Born ?Died ?Recordings On King Oliver record dates Jan to April 1930, poss. also 1931 (Br).
Career With Elmer Snowden c. 1928, Charlie Skeete in late 1929. With Chick Webb in 1931. Cora LaRed (Apr 1932), with Dave Martin Feb 1941.
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NameWhistler
First Name-
Instruments
BornDiedRecordings
Career
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
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NameWhitby
First NameFrancis "Doc"
Instrumentsts
Born Oklahoma City, 07.11.1911Died ?Recordings
Career With King Oliver in 1930s
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NameWhite
First NameAbe
Instrumentsbj,g,as
Born c. 1880, Elizabethtown, Ky.Died June 1948, Louisville, Ky.Recordings No
Career Early had an own string band around Elizabethtown (The Lead Beaters).In Louisville after WW I with various bands, incl. Earl McDonald. Also with Clifford Hayes. Own trio, playing sax. Retired in 1930s.
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NameWhiteman
First NamePaul
Instrumentssax
Born ?Died ?Recordings Recalled as playing on one King Oliver record date.
Career
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NameWhitsett
First NameRaymond K.
Instrumentstp
Born c. 1894-5Died Chicago, 23.03.1940 (heart attack)Recordings ?
Career With Erskine Tate c. 1921-23, J. Wade Dec 1923. With Dave Peyton 1924-25. Again with Wade 1926-7, and Peyton 1927. Later with Ch. Elgar (1929), Doc Cooke (1929), Walter Barnes (1931). In Regal Theatre pit band late 1934 into spring 1935.
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NameWhitted
First NameBen
Instrumentscl,as
Born ?Died 1955Recordings Many with Clarence Williams
Career In Charlie Johnson's Band from early 1920s to 1931. With Eubie Blake in 1931, briefly with Fletcher Henderson in early 1932.
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NameWhittet (Whitted)
First NameBen
Instrumentscl,sax
Born ?Died ?Recordings 1921 rec. with Mary Stafford; 1927-30 with Clarence Williams. With Fats Waller 1934.
Career With Charlie Johnson 1925 to 1929. Joined Eubie Blake 1931. Joined Noble Sissle's Orchestra late 1942.
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 557
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NameWilliam The Rattler
First Name-
Instruments
BornDiedRecordings
Career
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Real name John Wood, q.v.
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NameWilliams
First NameAmbrose
Instrumentsmud gutter
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career As a youth c. 1925-6 with Mud Gutters Jug Band in Louisville, Ky.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Probably brother of Curtis Williams
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NameWilliams
First NameArthur "Pappy"
Instrumentstp
Born ?Died prior to 1966Recordings
Career With King Oliver from early 1932 until late 1932.
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NameWilliams
First NameBlack Benny
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, c. 1890Died 1924 (stabbed to death by a woman)Recordings No
Career Notorious drummer from N.O.
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NameWilliams
First NameCurtis
Instrumentsjug
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Blew a stone jug with the Mud Gutters Jug Band as a teen-ager c. 1925 in Louisville.
Literature Laurie Wright: Jug Bands of Louisville
Relation Probably brother of Ambrose Williams
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NameWilliams
First NameGeorge
Instrumentsg,voc
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Probably active in the Peoria area.
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NameWilliams
First NameIrene
Instrumentsvoc
BornDied ?Recordings
Career
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NameWilliams
First NameJohn O.
Instrumentscl,as,bars
Born Memphis, Tn., 13.04.1905Died ?Recordings Paramount 1926 (Seymour and Jeannette)
Career Own band backing Seymour & Jeannett 1926, Briefly with Terence Holder. With King Oliver after Savoy in 1927. Back in K.C. w. T. Holder, then with A. Kirk (1930) and Bl. Calloway (1931).
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NameWilliams
First NameWillie
Instrumentswbd
Born ?Died ?Recordings With Clarence Williams 1933 and 1935.
Career ?
Literature Lord: Clarence Williams, p. 558
Relation Brother of Clarence Williams
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NameWilson
First NameJack
Instrumentstp
Born Macon, Ga., 06.01.1909Died ?Recordings ?
Career With Edgar Campbell 1926, with Joe Steele c. 1927-9, possibly played gigs with King Oliver. 1929 with Henderson as manager, in 134 as trumpeter. With Benford brothers 1929. with Baron Lee until 06.34, then to London with Lew Leslie.
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NameWilson
First NameQuinn B.
Instrumentstu
Born Chicago, 26.12.1908Died Evanston, Il. 14.06.1978Recordings many (Morton)
Career Worked mostly in Chicago. Recorded with Jelly Roll Morton.
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NameWilson
First NameStanley
Instrumentsviol, bj, g
Born ?Died ?Recordings ?
Career With Doc Cooke in 1921, with D. Peyton 1924 until early 1925. Later with Jimmy Wade until 1927, with Clarence Jones in autumn 1927, back with Wade 1929 and with Cooke 1930.
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NameWilson
First NameWood
Instrumentsb
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career Own band in Los Angeles in 1916, from 1920-21. Participated in the the Jelly Roll Morton - King Oliver gig in L.A. April 1922, with the Black And Tan Orchestra in L.A. 1923.
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NameWood
First NameJohn
Instrumentsg,voc
Born ?Died ?Recordings No
Career Active in Louisville during the 1920s and 1930s. With Cliff Butler's dance band and Thomas Walker's group "Cricket and his Jug Band" in the 1940s.
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Remark Nick name "William The Rattler"
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NameWoodward
First NameAl
Instrumentstb
Born ?Died ?Recordings
Career Was on the Jelly Roll Morton - King Oliver gig in April 1922 in Los Angeles. May be Arthur Woodyard, who was with Paul Howard c. 1920, Or W.B. Woodman, tb with Sonny Clay, Les Hit and others later.
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NameZeno
First NameHenry
Instrumentsd
Born New Orleans, c. 1880Died New Orleans, 1918Recordings
Career With the Eagle Band 1908-11, the Olympia Band 1913-14, with King Oliver at "25" and Pete Lala's in New Orleans.
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