Mills Blue Rhythm Band -1931- Im Sorry I Made You Blue

Welcome to my second upload, a black jazz rariety, uploaded with the help of my good friend Biff (2reeler) who made this awesome video for me! This record was found in Gorham Kansas in a building that was used in the movie "Paper Moon" as the White Cloud Hotel.

The Mills Blue Rhythm Band was a black jazz band formed in 1930 in Harlem. They signed up with great Jazz manager Irving Mills in 1931 who then gave them the star "Cotton Club" treatment. They recorded this 78 July 31, 1931.

Wikipedia info states: "The Mills Blue Rhythm Band were based at The Cotton Club in New York. They worked steadily through the 1930s deputizing for the Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway Orchestras; often taking their undesirable engagements. Violinist Carroll Dickerson briefly fronted the band, followed by Drummer Willie Lynch in 1931 and then compere Jimmy Ferguson (Baron Lee). Edgar Hayes, Eddie Mallory and Dave Nelson all had temporary stints as band leader until Lucky Millinder permanently took over the role in 1934."
" Many of the Mills Blue Rhythm Band's recordings are now considered jazz classics by collectors."
"The group disbanded in 1938. Millinder joined Bill Doggett's band before reforming it into his own orchestra in 1940"

For a great description of Irving Mills, read this entry at red hot jazz site: http://www.redhotjazz.com/irvingmills.html

The band recorded 150 sides for a variety of labels including Brunswick, Columbia, Victor, The ARC stable of labels (including Oriole, Perfect, Regal, Romeo, Banner, Melotone, Domino), Variety, and Vocalion.
They used many different pseudonims incliuding Mills Blue Rhythm Boys.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mills
• Blue
• Rhythm
• Band
• 1931
• Im
• Sorry
• Made
• You

[phredl]

Thanks for the additional history. A friend used to keep his 1933 Hupmobile in my garage. We used to travel around L.I. in it. Great fun! My wife and I used to sit in the rumble seat.

[roybo1930]

@phredl Arn`t Old Cars FUN!!!!

[phredl]

Great recording better than the other side. Love the "Lombardo" sax section.

[roybo1930]

@phredl Thank You so much for Your comment! Did You see My car at 1:59 in the video? It`s the same one I`m sitting on at the end of all My videos, It`s a 1931 Plymouth. The Building behind it is the building that was used in the movie "Paper Moon" as "The Dream Theater" accross from the cafe where Ryan (Mose) & Tatum (Addie) were argueing over him owing her $200.00 If he was`nt her Pa. This is in McCracken Kansas.

[Atticus70]

Heyyy Roybo! You started uploadin'? Great! I'm waiting for your dime store label uploads... If you need technical help please let me know!

[roybo1930]

@Atticus70 Hay, Atticus! I tried to let You know that I was uploading, But when I went to Your site there was no way to leave You a message. BUT I`M SO GLAD YOU HAVE SEEN THESE!!! OH! Yes I NEED ALL THE INFO I CAN GET!!! Thanks to Biff (2reeler) and his AWESOME TOUCH I would have never had these uploaded. Thanks For the kind reply. I do have LOTS of dime store label issues to upload indeed!

Your Friend, roybo1930

[bsgs98]

WOW! There was Rogers and Hart, George and Ira, now a new team Roybo and Biff! Great collaboration!

[2reeler]

@genia106 Thanks for your thoughtful comments Genia! I can always count on your vivacious support that is your wonderful gift you give to so many. Just 'cause you're so nice, I am dedicating my next video to you, a rare romantic 1929 ballad by Warings Pennsylvanians. Its got your fave stuff galore! Thank you hun.

Bobby is a great guy & special friend who enjoys everyones jazz era records so much! And he deserves to get his own 78s spinning on here! It's a pleasure to help him get going.

[Grammophonics]

A great ride in the time machine - thank You for offering such great and also rare treasures of American culture!

[MsTappingtoes]

This has become one of my favourite youtube favourites.

Thank you so much!

[aadjuijn]

Excellent job Bobby Roy! Keep `m coming...Grtz, Aad

[roybo1930]

@2reeler You can`t imagine just how much GOD has blessed Me with friends like all of You! I`m indeed a very lucky man! All the very kind replys mean so much to Me, And I can`t put into words how AWESOME Biff is for helping Me get things going. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!