This fourth CD from Collector's Classics (a subsidiary of Storyville) had three complete sessions from 1933 by three overlapping groups:
the Washboard Rhythm Band,
the Washboard Rhythm Kings and Williams' Washboard Band. The latter features vocals and trumpet playing by
Taft Jordan (a future member of the
Chick Webb and
Duke Ellington Orchestras) that are purposely near-copies of
Louis Armstrong. Trumpeter Dave Page and singer Cal Clement take the vocals on the second date, while guitarist Ted Tinsley vocalizes on the final recordings. The goodtime music features five horns, piano, guitar, bass and washboard, with pianist
Clarence Profit the best known of the sidemen. Highlights of the joyous set (which contrasts greatly with the Depression that was raging at the time) include "Hustlin' and Bustlin' for Baby," "Dinah," "Happy As the Day Is Long" and "Hot Nuts."
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Scott Yanow, Rovi