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George W. Thomas
p, voc, *1885 US
Musician / Composer / Songwriter of Blues and Jazz
A.k.a. George Washington Thomas Jr. Clay Custer
American blues and jazz pianist, composer and publisher. (ca 1883-1930) Considered by some as the originator of the Boogie Woogie piano style. Was a successful songwriter and had hits with such tracks as "Houston Blues", "Muscle Shoals Blues" and "New Orleans Hop Scop Blues". Brother of Hersal Thomas and Sippie Wallace. Father of Hociel Thomas. Released the recording "The Rocks" in 1923 under the name of Clay Custer. Partnered with Clarence Williams in 1914 to form a New Orleans-based publishing company which after the closing of the Storyville district in 1917 would be moved to Chicago.
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The Rocks on The Rocks by George W. Thomas Fast Stuff Blues on The Rocks by George W. Thomas Don't Kill Him in Here on The Rocks by George W. Thomas Isaiah 9: Christ's birth and kingdom - Unto Us Is Born a Son (arr. D. Willcocks) on The Riverside Years, Vol. 2 by Riverside Choir, The Butcher Shop Blues / Doggone My Good Luck Soul / Little Rock Blues / He's Coming Soon on Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 3 by Various Artists Dead Drunk Blues on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 3: Country Blues & Harmonica Kings 1927-31 by Various Artists Harbor Blues on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 3: Country Blues & Harmonica Kings 1927-31 by Various Artists You Just Can't Keep a Good Woman Down on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 3: Country Blues & Harmonica Kings 1927-31 by Various Artists Butcher Shop Blues on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 3: Country Blues & Harmonica Kings 1927-31 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Piano Vol. 1 | George W. Thomas & Hersal Thomas, Bernice Edwards | 1994 | Compil. |
| Those Irresistible Blues | Sue Keller, Hart A. Wand, Lloyd Garrett, W. C. Handy, Zez Confrey, Lada, Spencer Williams, George E. Jefferson, George W. Thomas, Lemual Fowler, Thomas Dorsey, James Price Johnson | Album |
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