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"Gulf Coast Blues" - Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra (1923)

"Gulf Coast Blues" was recorded several times by the Henderson band. The first was on May 16 as Henderson's Hot Six in a rejected session for Columbia. The same week, a session for Paramount yielded another version that was also released on Puritan, Famous, and Harmograph. Next up was a session for Pathé Actuelle in early June that was also released on Perfect. On June 7, a session for Columbia resulted in another version. This session for Vocalion was the 5th and last recording of "Gulf Coast Blues" by the Henderson orchestra. The session produced two takes (11662 and 11663), both of which were issued. On this tune we hear some excellent early bass sax playing by Billy Fowler (?), along with a showcase of Don Redman on clarinet and alto sax and Elmer Chambers on cornet. The tune lives up to its name and with each chorus the playing seems to get progressively bluesier. Recorded in New York City circa June 25, 1923. Released as Vocalion 14636. Fletcher Henderson - piano, arranger, director Elmer Chambers - cornet Teddy Nixon - trombone Don Redman - clarinet, alto sax Billy Fowler (?) - tenor sax, bass sax Charlie Dixon - banjo