Wilbur Sweatman and his Acme Syncopators

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).

Wilbur Sweatman Acme Syncopators1923 — Wilbur Sweatman and his Acme Syncopators – 1923 – Left to Right: Maceo Jefferson, Ralph Esudero, Duke Ellington, Wilbur Sweatman, Flo Dade, Sonny Greer, Ian Anderson, Otto Hardwick.

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