Rufe Johnson's Harmony Band 1914 - Words & Music by Shelton Brooks & Maurice Abrahams Did you ever wonder what instruments an early jazz band might contain? The lyrics to this 1914 song prove enlightening. Shelton Brooks was a prolific composer and entertainer. Some of These Days and Darktown Strutter's Ball are two of his best known compositions. Maurice Abrahams published this song which probably explains his songwriting credit.