Musical work
pianist; bandleader. Instruments recorded in the collection: piano. Genres: jazz; territorial dance band.
Evidence and identity
Blue Devils role and Oklahoma City activity are supported; full identity, dates, and relationship between the two ensembles remain unresolved
Blue Devils
OHS identifies Turk Thomas as pianist in the early Oklahoma City Blue Devils and documents the band's 1925-1933 Oklahoma City activity.
Oklahoma jazz artist table
OHS table lists Turk Thomas' 10 Gobblers of Rhythm among Oklahoma City jazz bands of the 1920s-1930s.
Blue Devils
Supports Turk Thomas stage-name/person credit and Oklahoma City ensemble association
Oklahoma-based jazz bands table
Supports separate Oklahoma City ensemble listing