During the 1920's the Joy Band toured the Southwest, and cut some sides for the old Okeh Record company. In the 1930's, Joy's Orchestra switched over to a "sweet music" style of band, and become a popular attraction in the Midwest area. He is still remembered because he could play two clarinets at the same time. Many of the men who played with the Jimmie Joy would go on to greater fame. The band's banjo player, Smith "Sykes" Ballew, became a widely popular singer. In 1927-'28, Eddie Durham played sax with Jimmy Joy's band, before later becoming an arranger. Durham later led his own "Durham's All Girl Orchestra (while also freelancing as an arranger). The singer/actor Art Lund sang with Jimmy's band before attracting the attention of Benny Goodman. This lovely side was recorded in 1929. The vocal is by Orville Andrews.