The following year, 1930, he recorded again, this time in Chicago, Illinois, resulting in most notably "The Dirty Dozens No. 2," which was not nearly as successful and the pianist was without a contract or label and again playing making the rounds at Memphis venues and in St. Louis bars.
In 1930, he recorded music in Chicago, Illinois, producing "The Dirty Dozens No. 2", but it wasn't as popular as his previous work. He was without a record deal or contract and continued to perform at venues in Memphis and St. Louis.