UNIQUE78 TEST PRESSING BLUE RHYTHM BAND TO1149 ARC DEMO
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Description
A UNIQUE ONE-SIDED WHITE TEST PRESSING OF THIS (MILLS) BLUE RHYTHM BAND RECORDING OF "CABIN IN THE COTTON" FROM circa MARCH 1932.
The Mills Blue Rhythm Band was an American big band of the 1930's.
The band was formed in Harlem in 1930, with reedman Bingie Madison the first of its many leaders. It was temporarily known as the Coconut Grove Orchestra, changing to Mills Blue Rhythm Band when Irving Mills became its manager in 1931. At various times the same band was known as the "Blue Rhythm Band","King Carter's Royal Flush Orchestra","Blue Rhythm Boys", "Mills Music Masters", "Harlem Hot Shots" and uncredited playing behind Louis Armstrong.
The Mills Blue Rhythm Band were based at The Cotton Club in New York. They were the backup band for when the Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway Orchestras were touring. Drummer Willie Lynch lead the band until 1931, when Baron Lee took over as leader. Edgar Hayes, Eddie Mallory and Dave Nelson all had temporary stints as band leader until Lucky Millinder took over the role in 1934.
The band recorded over 150 sides (quite a number are consider jazz classics by collectors) and had a few hit records, including "Truckin'" and "Ride, Red, Ride". But despite these hits and a lineup of talented soloists, the group never became one of the more popular bands of the day. This is often attributed to the lack of a single identifable leader, and Irving Mills' preference to have the band perform an understudy role.
Musicians thought to be on this unique ARC DEMO test pressing include Wardell Jones, Ed Anderson,Henry Hicks, Charlie Homes, Joe Garland, Edgar Hayes, Benny James, Nat Leslie and director Baron Lee.
DISC DETAILS
COLUMBIA WHITE TEST PRESSING 10 " 78rpm ON A THICK HARD PLASTIC (UNKOWN COMPOSITION)
BLUE RHYTHM BAND
CABIN IN THE COTTON
REFERENCE TO.1149
ARC DEMO
Condition = EX+
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