The Chronological Classics: Mills Blue Rhythm Band 1931-1932

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1Savage Rhythm
banjo:
Benny James (in 1931-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (in 1931-08)
drums (drum set):
Willie Lynch (US jazz drummer) (in 1931-08)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (in 1931-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (in 1931-08), Castor McCord (saxophonist) (in 1931-08) and Ted McCord (in 1931-08)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (in 1931-08), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (in 1931-08) and Wardell Jones (in 1931-08)
3:11
2I'm Sorry I Made You Blue
banjo:
Benny James (in 1931-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (in 1931-08)
drums (drum set):
Willie Lynch (US jazz drummer) (in 1931-08)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (in 1931-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (in 1931-08), Castor McCord (saxophonist) (in 1931-08) and Ted McCord (in 1931-08)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (in 1931-08), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (in 1931-08) and Wardell Jones (in 1931-08)
3:17
3Every Time I Look at You
banjo:
Benny James (in 1931-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (in 1931-08)
drums (drum set):
Willie Lynch (US jazz drummer) (in 1931-08)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (in 1931-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (in 1931-08), Castor McCord (saxophonist) (in 1931-08) and Ted McCord (in 1931-08)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (in 1931-08), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (in 1931-08) and Wardell Jones (in 1931-08)
3:01
4Snake Hips
banjo:
Benny James (in 1931-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (in 1931-08)
drums (drum set):
Willie Lynch (US jazz drummer) (in 1931-08)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (in 1931-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (in 1931-08), Castor McCord (saxophonist) (in 1931-08) and Ted McCord (in 1931-08)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (in 1931-08)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (in 1931-08), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (in 1931-08) and Wardell Jones (in 1931-08)
3:01
5The Scat Song
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-02-25)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-02-25)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-02-25)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-02-25)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-02-25) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-02-25)
saxophone:
Crawford Wethington (on 1932-02-25)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-02-25), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-02-25) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-02-25)
2:47
6Heat Waves
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-02-25)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-02-25)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-02-25)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-02-25)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-02-25) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-02-25)
saxophone:
Crawford Wethington (on 1932-02-25)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-02-25), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-02-25) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-02-25)
3:14
7Doin' the Shake
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-02-25)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-02-25)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-02-25)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-02-25)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-02-25) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-02-25)
saxophone:
Crawford Wethington (on 1932-02-25)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-02-25)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-02-25), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-02-25) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-02-25)
2:38
8The Scat Song
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-04-05)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-04-05)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-04-05)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-04-05)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-04-05) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-04-05)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-05) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-05)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-04-05), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-04-05) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-04-05)
vocals:
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-04-05)
3:01
9Cabin in the Cotton
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-04-28)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-04-28)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-04-28)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-04-28)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-04-28) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-04-28)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-28) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-28)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-04-28), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-04-28) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-04-28)
vocals:
Billy Banks (on 1932-04-28)
recording of:
Cabin in the Cotton
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Frank Perkins
3:02
10Minnie the Moocher's Wedding Day
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-04-28)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-04-28)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-04-28)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-04-28)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-04-28) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-04-28)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-28) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-04-28)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-04-28), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-04-28) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-04-28)
vocals:
Billy Banks (on 1932-04-28)
recording of:
Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day (on 1932-04-28)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler
composer:
Harold Arlen
3:04
11The Growl
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-02)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-02)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-02)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-02)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-02) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-02)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-02) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-02)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-02), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-02) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-02)
2:43
12Mighty Sweet
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-07)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-07)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-07)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-07) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-07)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-07) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-07)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-07), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-07) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-07)
vocals:
Billy Banks (on 1932-05-07)
3:06
13Rhythm Spasm
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-12)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-12)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-12)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-12)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-12) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-12)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-12), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-12) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-12)
2:50
14Swanee Lullaby
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-12)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-12)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-12)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-12)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-12) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-12)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-12), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-12) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-12)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1932-05-12)
recording of:
Swanee Lullaby (on 1932-05-12)
writer:
Ted Koehler
2:53
15White Lightning
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-12)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-12)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-12)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-12)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-12) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-12)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-12), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-12) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-12)
vocals:
Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
3:03
16Wild Waves
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-05-12)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-05-12)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-05-12)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-05-12)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-05-12) and Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1932-05-12)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-05-12), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-05-12) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-05-12)
arranger:
Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-05-12)
3:04
17Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-08-17)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-08-17)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-08-17)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-08-17)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-08-17)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-08-17), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-08-17) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-08-17)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1932-08-17)
2:49
18You Gave Me Everything but Love
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-08-17)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-08-17)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-08-17)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-08-17)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-08-17)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-08-17), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-08-17) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-08-17)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1932-08-17)
3:10
19Old Yazoo
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-08-17)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-08-17)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-08-17)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-08-17)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-08-17)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-08-17), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-08-17) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-08-17)
vocals:
Billy Banks (on 1932-08-17)
recording of:
Old Yazoo (on 1932-08-17)
writer:
Fats Waller
3:00
20Reefer Man
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-08-17)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-08-17)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-08-17)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-08-17)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-08-17)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-08-17)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-08-17), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-08-17) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-08-17)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1932-08-17)
2:46
21Jazz Cocktail
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-09-23)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-09-23)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-09-23)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-09-23)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-09-23)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-09-23) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-09-23)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-09-23), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-09-23) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-09-23)
2:59
22Smoke Rings
banjo:
Benny James (on 1932-09-23)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1932-09-23)
drums (drum set):
O’Neill Spencer (on 1932-09-23)
piano:
Edgar Hayes (on 1932-09-23)
reeds:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1932-09-23)
trombone:
Henry Hicks (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-09-23) and George Washington (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-09-23)
trumpet:
Ed Anderson (early jazz trumpeter) (on 1932-09-23), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1932-09-23) and Wardell Jones (on 1932-09-23)
2:54

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 676) (order: 185)