Mills Blue Rhythm Band
This fine big band was originally formed by drummer Willie Lynch as the Blue Rhythm Band in 1930 and as the Coconut Grove Orchestra, provided backup to Louis Armstrong on some records. In 1931, Irving Mills became their manager and the group was renamed the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. Lynch's departure later that year resulted in Baron Lee fronting the band until Lucky Millinder took over in 1934. The big band recorded frequently during 1931-1937 (all of the recordings have been reissued on five Classics CDs) and, although the orchestra never really caught on or developed its own personality, its recordings did document many fine performances. Among the sidemen were pianist Edgar Hayes, altoist Charlie Holmes, Joe Garland on tenor, drummer O'Neil Spencer, and by 1934, trumpeter Red Allen, trombonist J.C. Higginbotham, and clarinetist Benny Bailey. Later editions included altoist Tab Smith, pianist Billy Kyle, and trumpeters Charlie Shavers and Harry "Sweets" Edison. When the group broke up in 1938, Lucky Millinder formed his own big band.
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Once To Every Heart
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Chuck Richards
Pop - Erschienen bei Unique Musique am 01.11.2020
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Mills Blue Rhythm Band
Blues - Erschienen bei Albany am 26.08.2016
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Mills Blue Rhythm Band
Jazz - Erschienen bei CoolNote am 01.01.2000
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Snake Hips
Jazz - Erschienen bei Squirrel Monkey Recordings am 01.08.2016
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Mills Blue Rhythm Band 1935-36
Jazz - Erschienen bei Documents am 01.09.2009
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The Keen Collection of Big Band, Vol. 2
Les Brown, Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Don Redman & His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Platinum Collection am 28.02.2012
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Presenting The Mills Blue Rhythm Band
Jazz - Erschienen bei Universal Digital Enterprises am 17.11.1931
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Jazz Archives Presents: "Keep the Rhythm Going" (1935-1936)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jazz Archives am 27.02.2017
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Feel Freely
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Chuck Richards
Jazz - Erschienen bei antori plaza music am 24.05.2014
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A Delicate Dance
Jazz - Erschienen bei ADD Fam. & Friends am 15.05.2014
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Mr. Ghost Goes To Town (Original Recordings 1936 - 1937)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Lucky Millinder
Jazz - Erschienen bei HotJazz am 30.09.2017
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1931 (HD Remastered)
Jazzgesang - Erschienen bei Reborn recordings am 15.04.2019
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1933-1934 (HD Remastered)
Jazzgesang - Erschienen bei Reborn recordings am 15.04.2019
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1936-1937 (HD Remastered)
Jazzgesang - Erschienen bei Reborn recordings am 15.04.2019
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1934-1936 (HD Remastered)
Jazzgesang - Erschienen bei Reborn recordings am 15.04.2019
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