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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Mills Blue Rhythm Band 1934-35
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I Can't Get Along Without My Baby
Pop - Erschienen bei Unique Musique am 01.11.2020
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Classic Big Band Swing
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Don Redman & His Orchestra
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Flat Stride
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Savage Rhythm
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Straddle the Fence
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Sunday at the Village
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Time To Play Some Music
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Flowering May
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Harlem Heat (Original Recordings 1934 - 1935)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Chuck Richards
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Until The Real Thing Comes Along (Original Recordings 1936)
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Cabin In The Cotton (Original Recordings 1931 - 1932)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band, Baron Lee & Mills Blue Rhythm Band
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Congo Caravan (Original Recordings 1935 - 1936)
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Cabin In The Cotton (Original Recordings - 1931 - 1932)
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Harlem Heat
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Complete Jazz Series 1931 - 1932
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Carry Me Back To Green Pastures
Pop - Erschienen bei Unique Musique am 01.11.2020
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