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It was not uncommon for record companies to release instrumental jazz tracks by famous Blues singer’s backing bands. In the case of some of the records on this page the backing band is thought to be composed of members of Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra.

ddd discography

Title Recording Date Recording Location Company
Ain’t Goin’ Marry
(Ain’t Goin’ Settle Down)

(Delaney / Easton)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14145-B
At The New Jump Steady Ball
(Delaney / Easton)
7-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14128-A
Brown Baby
(Grant)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14145-A
Bugle Call Blues
(Introducing Old Miss Blues”)

(W.C. Handy)
9-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2037-A
Down Home Blues
(Tom Delaney)
3-22-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2010-B
Dying With The Blues
(Fletcher Henderson)
8-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2038-A
‘Frisco Jazz Band Blues 9-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2037-B
Georgia Blues
(Billy Higgins / W. Benton Overstreet)
5-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14120-B
Jazzin’ Baby Blues
(Richard M. Jones)
5-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14117-A
Kind Lovin’ Blues
(Ethel Waters / John Mitchell / Fletcher Henderson)
5-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14117-B
Kiss Your Pretty Baby Nice
(Corrine / Dowell)
8-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2038-B
Long-Lost Mama
(Woods)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14148-A
Lost Out Blues
(Grant)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14151-B
Memphis Man
(Henry / Grant)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14146-A
Midnight Blues
(Williams)
3-1923 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14146-B
Oh Daddy
(William Russell / Ed Herbert)
3-22-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2010-A
Oh Joe, Play That Trombone
(Dowell)
7-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14128-B
One Man Nan
(Russell / Herbert)
8-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2021-B
Pacific Coast Blues
(Lucille Hegamin / Hammed)
6-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
2077-B
Royal Garden Blues
(Spencer Williams)
9-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2035-A
That Da Da Strain
(Medina / Dowell)
5-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
14120-A
There Be Some Changes Made
(Billy Higgins / W. Benton Overstreet)
8-1921 New York, New York Black Swan
2021-A
Tiger Rag
(Nick La Rocca)
6-1922 Long Island City, New York Black Swan
2077-A

Artist Instrument
Bud Aiken Trombone
Gus Aiken Cornet
George Brashear Trombone
Gavin Bushell Clarinet
Edgar Campbell Clarinet
Elmer Chambers Cornet
Joe Elder Clarinet, Saxophones
Ralph Escudero Bass Brass
Fletcher Henderson Piano
John Mitchell Banjo
Charlie Jackson Violin
Chink Johnson Trumpet
Clarence Robinson Clarinet
Joe Smith Cornet
Ethel Waters Vocals
Cordy Williams Violin

 

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