"It is uncertain if "Play It Red" composed by Harry Barris (who knew him) was written for Red Nichols but the fact that the latter recorded it with his 'Five Pennies' (albeit under the name of 'The Original Memphis Five' and the melodic line strongly suggests Nichols' playing style, might support the thought. Chelsea Quealey was one of the few trumpet players who could satisfactorily play in Nichols style and that is what he does here."