Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters

Country: United States
Comments: The group assembled for the recording of the first version of the song "Caravan" (composed by Juan Tizol and later rearranged by Duke Ellington). All of the players were members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, which was often drawn upon to record small-group sides. Even with Ellington in the group, the session leader was Bigard.
Members: Barney Bigard Clarinet, session leader
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Juan Tizol Trombone
Harry Carney Baritone sax
Duke Ellington Piano
Sonny Greer Drums

Originals

		Title	Performer	Release date	Covered by
	i	Caravan	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	April 1937	(1028 artists)
	i	Frolic Sam	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	April 1937	(9 artists)

		Title	Performer	Release date	Originally by
	i	Stompy Jones	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	April 1937	Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
	i	Lament For A Lost Love	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	December 1937	Unverified

	Title	Performer	Release date	Label
	Caravan	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	April 1937	Variety [US]
	Clouds in My Heart	Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters	April 1937	Variety [US]