Hello Bman, Erby is, though being a rather capable pianoplayer, rather unknown to most jazzcollectors. Thus my thanks to you mentioning him. But may I add a few details. JOHN was probably his correct name though having recorded for Columbia under the name of Jack, this later corrected to John. Erby recorded for Paramount, Columbia and OKeh. He used SIX different pseudonyms, even GUY SMITH on Paramount 12806. He recorded 6 piano solos: 2 Paramounts(1929), 4 Columbias(1926), not four as given. He (probably) recorded with Johnny Dodds and Ida Cox, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Trixie Smith, Edmonia Henderson, Sodarisa Miller recorded his compositions. He recorded with Lonnie Johnson and Victoria Spivey providing a few of his own compositions. Monette Moore is NOT among those singers he accompanied. Any question? Answer to bhbehncke@eibe-computer.de
Keep collecting (and hearing) record! Regards BHB