Dewy Jackson’s Orchestra was engaged by S.S. Capitol during the 1925-6 season, and the title “Capitol Blues” is a good illustration of the type of Jazz which was played then, mainly by St. Louis musicians – with the exception of Pops Foster.
Taken from the book Recorded Jazz: A Critical Guide by Rex Harris and Brian Rust.
| Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
| Capitol Blues (Dewy Jackson / J.J. Johnson) | 6-21-26 | St. Louis, Missouri | Vocalion 1040 |
| Go ‘Won To Town (Dewy Jackson) | 6-21-26 | St. Louis, Missouri | Vocalion 1039 |
| She’s Crying For Me (Santo Pecora) | 6-21-26 | St. Louis, Missouri | Vocalion 1040 |
| What Do You Want Poor Me To Do? (Floyd Campbell) | 6-21-26 | St. Louis, Missouri | Vocalion 1039 |
| Artist | Instrument |
| William Thorton Blue | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
| Floyd Campbell | Drums, Vocals |
| Cliff Cochran | Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone |
| Pops Foster | Bass |
| Willie Humphrey | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone |
| Dewy Jackson | Cornet, Director |
| Burroughs Lovingood | Piano |
| William Luper | Trombone |
| Pete Robinson | Banjo |
| Albert Snaer | Trumpet |
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