There is speculation that this was Duke Ellington’s debut recording with some assortment of the following suggested musicians: Eugene “Bud” Aiken (cnt), Leslie (Leonard ?) Davis (cnt), Calvin Jones (tb), Wilbur Sweatman (cl,b-cl,ldr), Percy Green (as) Raymond Hernandez (ts), Walter Hall (p), or Duke Ellington (p), Clyde Johnson (bj) or Mike Danzi (bj), Romy Jones (tu).

Title	Recording Date	Recording Location	Company
Battleship Kate (Ada Rives / Wilbur Sweatman)	9-20-1924	New York, New York	Gennett 5584-B

Artist	Instrument
Clyde Johnson	Banjo
John Reeves	Trombone
George Rickson	Piano
Wilbur Sweatman	Clarinet, Leader
Maceo White	Drums