"Jabbo" Smith's small groups (here just Omer Simeon clt, "Cassino" Simpson p, Ikey Robinson bj) for Brunswick. Could never catch Louis' ringing, strutting certainty - or Columbia's $$$. But, in a Roaring20s setting, a more modern, Cherryish trumpet style: exuberant smearing runs of notes! ❤️ jazzsky

Jazz Battle - The Rhythm Aces (Jabbo Smith, Omer Simeon, Cassino Simpson, Ikey Robinson)

Jabbo Smith, t / Omer Simeon, cl / Cassino Simpson, another, p / Ikey Robinson, bj. Chicago, January 29, 1929.

That's rather jolly. Full of energy & optimism.