Artist: William Thornton Blue
William Thornton Blue sometimes credited as Bill Blue, was an American jazz reed player.
Blue grew up playing in local bands in St. Louis, Missouri, where his father was a part-time music instructor. He played with Wilson Robinson's Bostonians, a territory band, and worked with Charlie Creath and Dewey Jackson in the middle of the 1920s. Later that decade he worked with Andrew Preer's Cotton Club Orchestra in New York City and on tour in Europe as a member of Noble Sissle's ensemble. He remained in Paris briefly, playing with John Ricks.
Later that decade he worked with Andrew Preer's Cotton Club Orchestra in New York City and on tour in Europe as a member of Noble Sissle's ensemble. He remained in Paris briefly, playing with John Ricks.
When he returned to New York, he joined The Missourians, led by Cab Calloway, then worked with Luis Russell.
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William Thornton Blue : a forgotten original and creative clarinetist.
William Thornton Blue: Videos
The Missourians - Vine Street Drag
Market Street Blues - Charles Creath's Jazz-O-Maniacs - Okeh 8201