Do That Thing
Context
Recorded on 28 May 1924 for Vocalion, this piece features Rosa Henderson singing the chorus with Fletcher Henderson. She was then collaborating regularly with his New York ensembles.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Classic blues (women singers), Blues, spirituals, work songs, Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington. Among the origins and influences of Classic blues: Blues, spirituals, work songs.