Fess Williams and His Joy Boys

Fess Williams and His Joy Boys was a band of clarinetist Fess Williams during 1928.

Brief history

During 1928 Williams took a short break from leading the Royal Flush Orchestra to front Dave Peyton's band in Chicago at the Regal Theatre under the name Fess Williams and His Joy Boys. During this time they recorded two sides on Vocalion Records, Dixie Stomp and Drifting and Dreaming. While still in Chicago he continued to play at the Savoy as the Royal Flush.

Band members

Eddie Atkins - Trombone

Ralph Brown - Alto Saxophone

Lawrence Dixon - Banjo, Vocals

William Franklin - Trombone

Clarence Lee - Violin

Joe McCutchin - Violin

Norvel Morton - Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Sudie Reynaud - Bass

Fats Robin - Trumpet

Ruben Reeves - Trumpet

Jasper Taylor - Drums

Bobby Wall - Violin

Professor Stanley Williams - Clarinet, Leader

References

External links

Fess Williams and His Joy Boys At Red Hot Jazz Archive

American jazz ensembles from Illinois