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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.

discography

TitleRecording DateRecording LocationCompany
Geechie River
Vocal Chorus by Julia Davis

(Gilbert / Eddie Heywood)
7-29-1928Chicago, IllinoisVocalion 1196
Jasper Taylor Blues
Vocal Chorus by Julia Davis

(Jasper Taylor / Williams / Eddie Heywood)
7-29-1928Chicago, IllinoisVocalion 1196

ArtistInstrument
Julia DavisVocals
Johnny DoddsClarinet
R.Q. DickersonTrumpet
Eddie Heywood?Piano
Jasper TaylorWashboard

 

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