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, "Dixie Stomp" and "Drifting and Dreaming". While still in Chicago he continued to play at the Savoy

Savoy Ballroom (Chicago)

The Savoy Ballroom in Chicago, United States was opened on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1927 at 4733 South Parkway. Originally featuring primarily Jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Earl Hines, Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Krupa, Woody...

 as the Royal Flush.

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
  Fess Williams
  Stanley Williams was an American jazz musician.-Early life:...
  
  - Clarinet, Leader

External links

• Fess Williams and His Joy Boys at redhotjazz.com