Spud Murphy and Joe Haymes “Modern Melody” by Mora’s Modern Rhythmists

[@duroshebanja6810]

Oooooh to bring back those days again!

[@RatPfink66]

Spud was assistant arranger in the Haymes band in 1934, and I suspect he and Joe were collaborating on a lot of the scores. I couldn't tell you who created _Goblin Market,_ for instance...it's stunningly inventive.

[@daveradlauer8642]

Thanks. The story is told in greater detail here: www.jazzhotbigstep.com/287.html And here: syncopatedtimes.com/lyle-spud-murphy-unsung-hero-of-swing/