The Chronological Classics: Mills Blue Rhythm Band 1936-1937

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Tracklist

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1Jes' Natch'Ully Lazy (I Was Born That Way)
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-05-20)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-05-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-05-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-05-20)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-05-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-05-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-05-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-05-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-05-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-05-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-05-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-05-20)
vocals:
Chuck Richards (on 1936-05-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:09
2St. Louis Wiggle Rhythm
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-05-20)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-05-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-05-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-05-20)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-05-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-05-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-05-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-05-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-05-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-05-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-05-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-05-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:59
3Merry-Go-Round
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-08-11)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-08-11)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-08-11)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-08-11)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-08-11)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-08-11), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-08-11) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-08-11)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-08-11) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-08-11)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-08-11), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-08-11) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-08-11)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:54
4Until the Real Thing Comes Along
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-08-11)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-08-11)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-08-11)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-08-11)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-08-11)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-08-11), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-08-11) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-08-11)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-08-11) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-08-11)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-08-11), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-08-11) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-08-11)
vocals:
Chuck Richards (on 1936-08-11)
recording of:
Until the Real Thing Comes Along (on 1936-08-11)
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner and Alberta Nichols
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Cahn Music Company, Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:18
5In a Sentimental Mood
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-08-11)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-08-11)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-08-11)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-08-11)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-08-11)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-08-11), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-08-11) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-08-11)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-08-11) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-08-11)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-08-11), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-08-11) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-08-11)
vocals:
Chuck Richards (on 1936-08-11)
recording of:
In a Sentimental Mood (on 1936-08-11)
lyricist:
Manny Kurtz and Irving Mills
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1935)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd., Lafleur Music Ltd., Mills Music and Sony/ATV Harmony
Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:54
6Carry Me Back to Green Pastures
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-08-11)
double bass:
Elmer James (on 1936-08-11)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-08-11)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-08-11)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1936-08-11)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-08-11), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-08-11) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-08-11)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-08-11) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-08-11)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-08-11), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-08-11) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-08-11)
vocals:
Chuck Richards (on 1936-08-11)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:11
7Balloonacy
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-10-15)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-10-15)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-10-15)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-10-15)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-10-15)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-10-15), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-10-15) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-10-15)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-10-15) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-10-15)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-10-15), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-10-15) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-10-15)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:00
8Barrelhouse
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-10-15)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-10-15)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-10-15)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-10-15)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-10-15)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-10-15), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-10-15) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-10-15)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-10-15) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-10-15)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-10-15), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-10-15) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-10-15)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:06
9The Moon Is Grinning at Me
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-10-15)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-10-15)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-10-15)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-10-15)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-10-15)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-10-15), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-10-15) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-10-15)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-10-15) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-10-15)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-10-15), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-10-15) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-10-15)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:07
10Showboat Shuffle
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-10-15)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-10-15)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-10-15)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-10-15)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-10-15)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-10-15), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-10-15) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-10-15)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-10-15) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-10-15)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-10-15), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-10-15) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-10-15)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:21
11Big John's Special
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-11-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-11-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-11-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-11-20)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-11-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-11-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-11-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-11-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-11-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-11-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-11-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-11-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-11-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:59
12Mr. Ghost Goes to Town
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-11-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-11-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-11-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-11-20)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-11-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-11-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-11-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-11-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-11-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-11-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-11-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-11-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-11-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:27
13Callin' Your Stuff
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-11-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-11-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-11-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-11-20)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-11-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-11-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-11-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-11-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-11-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-11-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-11-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-11-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-11-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:02
14Algiers Stomp
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1936-11-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1936-11-20)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1936-11-20)
guitar:
Lawrence Lucie (on 1936-11-20)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1936-11-20)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1936-11-20), Gene Mikell (Francis Eugene Mikell, Jr.) (on 1936-11-20) and Crawford Wethington (on 1936-11-20)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1936-11-20) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-11-20)
trumpet:
Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1936-11-20), Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1936-11-20) and Wardell Jones (on 1936-11-20)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:08
15Blue Rhythm Fantasy
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-02-11)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-02-11)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-02-11)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-02-11), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-02-11) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-02-11)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-02-11) and Sandy Watson (on 1937-02-11)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-02-11), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-02-11) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-02-11)
recording of:
Blue Rhythm Fantasy (on 1937-02-11)
composer:
Teddy Hill and Chappie Willett
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:21
16Prelude to a Stomp
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-02-11)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-02-11)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-02-11)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-02-11), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-02-11) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-02-11)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-02-11) and Sandy Watson (on 1937-02-11)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-02-11), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-02-11) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-02-11)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:13
17Rhythm Jam
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-02-11)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-02-11)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-02-11)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-02-11), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-02-11) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-02-11)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-02-11) and Sandy Watson (on 1937-02-11)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-02-11), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-02-11) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-02-11)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:48
18Jungle Madness
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-02-11)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-02-11)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-02-11)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-02-11), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-02-11) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-02-11)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-02-11) and Sandy Watson (on 1937-02-11)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-02-11), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-02-11) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-02-11)
Mills Blue Rhythm Band3:09
19The Lucky Swing
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-04-28)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-04-28)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-04-28), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-04-28) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-04-28)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-04-28) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-04-28)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-04-28), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-04-28) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-04-28)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:43
20Please Pity My Heart
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-04-28)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-04-28)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-04-28), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-04-28) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-04-28)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-04-28) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-04-28)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-04-28), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-04-28) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-04-28)
vocals:
Chuck Richards (on 1937-04-28)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:51
21Let's Get Together
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-04-28)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-04-28)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-04-28), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-04-28) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-04-28)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-04-28) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-04-28)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-04-28), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-04-28) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-04-28)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:51
22Jammin' for the Jackpot
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-07-01)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-07-01)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-07-01), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-07-01) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-07-01)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-07-01) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-07-01)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-07-01), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-07-01) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-07-01)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:30
23The Image of You
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-07-01)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-07-01)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-07-01), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-07-01) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-07-01)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-07-01) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-07-01)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-07-01), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-07-01) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-07-01)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:23
24When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-07-01)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-07-01)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-07-01), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-07-01) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-07-01)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-07-01) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-07-01)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-07-01), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-07-01) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-07-01)
recording of:
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (on 1937-07-01)
lyricist:
George Graff, Jr. and Chauncey Olcott
composer:
Ernest R. Ball
publisher:
M. Witmark & Sons (in 1912)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 25290)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:31
25Camp Meeting Jambroree
alto saxophone:
Tab Smith (on 1937-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Lester Nichols (on 1937-07-01)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1937-07-01)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1937-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Harold Arnold (on 1937-07-01), Ronald Haynes (on 1937-07-01) and Eddie Williams (saxophone) (on 1937-07-01)
trombone:
Alfred Cobbs (on 1937-07-01) and Wilbur de Paris (on 1937-07-01)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1937-07-01), Charlie Shavers (on 1937-07-01) and Carl Warwick (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-07-01)
Lucky Millinder with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band2:54

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 731) (order: 240)