Shreveport Blues

~ Recording by Clarence Williams’ Blue Five

Annotation

Originally recorded for OKeh circa 10 November, 1923.
Recording no: S-72-040-B
Trombonist was probably John Mayfield but may have been Charlie Irvis

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleCountry/Date
Official
1.2Shreveport Blues3:01Clarence Williams’ Blue FiveMean Blues / Shreveport Blues
1.23Shreveport Blues3:01Clarence Williams’ Blue FiveSidney Bechet, Volume 1: 1923
1.15Shreveport Blues3:00Clarence Williams’ Blue FiveThe Chronological Classics: Clarence Williams 1921-1924
1.23Shreveport Blues3:01Clarence Williams’ Blue FiveVol. 1 1923
1.5Shreveport Blues3:01Clarence Williams’ Blue FiveThe Complete American Masters 1931-1953
  • 2011-11-21 FR

Relationships

recorded in:New York, New York, United States (on 1923-11-10)
banjo:Buddy Christian (on 1923-11-10)
cornet:Thomas Morris (on 1923-11-10)
piano:Clarence Williams (on 1923-11-10)
soprano saxophone:Sidney Bechet (on 1923-11-10)
trombone:John Mayfield (on 1923-11-10)
recording of:Shreveport Blues (on 1923-11-10)

Shreveport Blues

composer:A.F. Potter