TED CLAIRE SNAPPY BITS BAND

           
           

Ted Claire was a vaudeville performer who was touring the Orpheum curcuit when these recordings were made. Charles A. Matson's was the musical director of the band but his last name was misspelled on these records as Watson. Besides these two songs on the Gennett label Matson's other records were released under the names of Matson's Lucky Seven which was recorded for the Paramount label in January of 1924 and Charles A. Mason's Creole Serenaders which was recorded for Edison in August of 1923.

Title Recording Date Recording Location Company

Four O'Clock Blues

Chas. A. Watson, Director 

(Johnny Dunn / Gus Horsley) 1-31-1923 New York, New York Gennett

5041-A

Silvertone

9350

Laughin' Cryin' Blues 

Chas. A. Watson, Director 

(Porter Grainger / Everett Ricketts) 1-31-1923 New York, New York Gennett

5060-A

Silvertone

9350

Artist Instrument

Charles A. Matson Piano

unknown Bell, Cornet, Trombone, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Banjo, Drums

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