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Odell Rand was a Chicago-based clarinetist who often played the Eb (rather than Bb) clarinet. An erratic player who often slipped out of tune,
Rand popped up on many small-group jazz and blues dates in the 1930s. He is best known for his work with
the Harlem Hamfats; additionally, he recorded with
Big Bill Broonzy and worked with
Baby Dodds and
Lil Armstrong for a period in the 1950s. Although he led his own band (the Ebonites) for many years,
Rand never recorded as a leader. ~ Scott Yanow