This is a somewhat obscure, yet excellent record. Vaudeville performer Julia Davis’ vocals are quite good on these two songs and Johnny Dodds and R.Q. Dickerson were playing well together. The song “Jasper Taylor Blues” has very humorous lyrics. I’ll bet it was a real crowd pleaser when or if it was played live.
| Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
| Geechie River Vocal Chorus by Julia Davis (Gilbert / Eddie Heywood) | 7-29-1928 | Chicago, Illinois | Vocalion 1196 |
| Jasper Taylor Blues Vocal Chorus by Julia Davis (Jasper Taylor / Williams / Eddie Heywood) | 7-29-1928 | Chicago, Illinois | Vocalion 1196 |
| Artist | Instrument |
| Julia Davis | Vocals |
| Johnny Dodds | Clarinet |
| R.Q. Dickerson | Trumpet |
| Eddie Heywood? | Piano |
| Jasper Taylor | Washboard |
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