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Birmingham Black Bottom

Charlie Johnson's
Original Paradise Ten

Ben Whittet , Benny Carter , Benny Waters, Bobby Johnson, Charlie Irvis , Charlie Johnson, Cyrus St Clair, George Strafford, Jabbo Smith, Monette Moore, Thomas Morris

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Recorded in New York City on February 25th 1927 featuring Monette Moore vocals, Jabbo Smith trumpet, Thomas Morris cornet, Charlie Irvis trombone, Ben Whittet clarinet & alto sax, Benny Carter alto sax, Benny Waters tenor sax, Charlie Johnson piano & leader, Bobby Johnson banjo, Cyrus St Clair tuba, and George Strafford drums.

*"Birmingham Black Bottom" was composed by F. Johnson and Thomas Morris.

Monette Moore worked as a theater pianist in Kansas City in the early 1920's. She made her first records for the Paramount label between 1923 and 24 in New York and Chicago. Relocating to New York City she performed with Charlie Johnson's ensemble at Small's Paradise recording with him in 1927 and '28.