Savoy Sultans

Savoy Sultans

The Savoy Sultans that ran from 1937 to 1946 was the original incarnation of the ensemble that was founded by Al Cooper. They recorded for Decca records and was praised by some of their contemporaries. The other incarnation was in 1974 and was led by Panama Frances. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: The thing (Al Cooper & His Savoy Sultans

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoy_Sultans

Background information
Label: Decca Records Years active: 1937 - 1946 Members: Jack Chapman, Sam Massenberg, Jesse Drakes and Pat Jenkins on trumpets; Skinny Brown , Rudy Williams, Ed McNeil, Lennie Simmons, Thomas Turrentine Sr. and George Kelly on saxophones; Cyril Haynes, piano; Grachan Moncur II on double bass; Alex "Razz" Mitchell on drums and vocalist Evelyn White.