The Mills Blue Rhythm Band

The Mills Blue Rhythm Band

1930's Big Band, The Mills Blue Rhythm Band, originated in Harlem. They went through numerous name changes and also worked uncredited behind Louis Armstrong and were based at The Cotton Club. They recorded 150 Sides for numerous Labels (Brunswick, Columbia, Victor, all 7 ARC Labels and others). They scored hits but never attained prominence. The band disbanded in 1938; please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Minnie the Moocher (1931), Harlem heat, Ride Red Ride (with Lucky Millinder) and Truckin' (with Henry Red Allen 1935)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mills_Blue_Rhythm_Band

Background information
Also known as	Blue Rhythm Band, Blue Ribbon Band, Blue Rhythm Boys, The Blue Racketeers, Earl Jackson's Musical Champions, Earl Jackson and his Orchestra, Duke Wilson and his Ten Blackberries, King Carter's Royal Orchestra, Mills Music Masters, Harlem Hot Shots, Coconut Grove Orchestra
Origin	New York City
Genres	Jazz, swing
Years active	1930–1938
Labels	Brunswick,Columbia, Victor,Oriole, Perfect,Regal, Romeo,Banner, Melotone,Variety
Associated acts	Louis Armstrong,Lucky Millinder,Edgar Hayes