On this day in 1923, Bessie Smith recorded “If You Don’t, I Know Who Will“.

On this day in 1926, Dewy Jackson’s Peacock Orchestra recorded “Capitol Blues” in St. Louis, Missouri for Vocalion. The song was named after the Mississippi riverboat “S.S. Capitol” upon which they played during the 1925-26 season.

Today’s show features music performed by Bessie Smith and Dewey Jackson’s Peacock Orchestra

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