The Washboard Rhythm Kings (which had different personnel on each session) played jubilant jazz that defied the soothing musical trend of the early Depression years, featuring a washboard player and usually a couple of horns along with spirited group vocals. There emphasis was a swinging good time.
Here they are makin’ a pepper steak sound fun.
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