From the list of Jenkins Orphanage Band musicians, the Carolina Cotton Pickers was the most important touring band. Alonzo Mills and Walter Bash were among the first musicians. Also, Thaddeus Sebrook, Thaddeus Seabrook and Thaddeus Wilson were some of the early members. William Blake was the Jenkins Orphanage Band’s music instructor and band director between 1920-1958. Clifton Smalls and Julian Dash were later members. Julius Watson was also a member. from www.charlestonjazz.net
