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Wilbur Sweatman and his Orchestra

Wilbur Sweatman's Jazz Orchestra - 1928
Wilbur Sweatman’s Jazz Orchestra – 1928

This is Wilbur Sweatman’s final recording session. Wilbur Sweatman’s continued to perform live up until the 1950s in the New York area.

TitleRecording DateRecording LocationCompany
Battleship Kate
Vocal Chorus by Corky Williams

(Ada Rives / Wilbur Sweatman)
3-27-1935New York, New YorkVocalion
2945-A
The Florida Blues
(William King Phillips / Jenkins / Jones)
3-27-1935New York, New YorkVocalion
2945-B
The Hooking Cow Blues
Vocal Chorus by Corky Williams

(W.C. Handy / Williams)
3-27-1935New York, New YorkVocalion
2983-A
Whatcha Gonna Do?
Vocal Chorus by Corky Williams

(Gerald Williams)
3-27-1935New York, New YorkVocalion
2983-B

ArtistInstrument
Eddie GibbsGuitar
Ogese T. McKayBrass Bass
John ReevesTrombone
George RicksonPiano
Russell SmithTrumpet
Wilbur SweatmanClarinet, Leader
Gerald “Corky” WilliamsVocal
Henry ZenoDrums

 

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