Fess Williams and His Joy Boys was a band of clarinetist Fess Williams during 1928.
Brief history During 1928 Williams took a short break from leading the Royal Flush Orchestra to front Dave Peyton's band in Chicago at the Regal Theatre under the name Fess Williams and His Joy Boys. During this time they recorded two sides on Vocalion Records, Dixie Stomp and Drifting and Dreaming.Classic Jazz by Scott Yanow Google Books While still in Chicago he continued to play at the Savoy as the Royal Flush.Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra Red Hot Jazz
Band members Eddie Atkins - Trombone Ralph Brown - Alto Saxophone Lawrence Dixon - Banjo, Vocals William Franklin - Trombone Clarence Lee - Violin Joe McCutchin - Violin Norvel Morton - Tenor Saxophone, Flute Sudie Reynaud - Bass Fats Robin - Trumpet Ruben Reeves - Trumpet Jasper Taylor - Drums Bobby Wall - Violin Professor Stanley Williams - Clarinet, Leader
References
External links Fess Williams and His Joy Boys At Red Hot Jazz Archive