“Blue Rhythm” – Blue Rhythm Boys (1931)

The Blue Rhythm Boys (later named the Mills Blue Rhythm Band) were managed by Irving Mills, who also managed Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. Along with Ellington and Calloway, they made regular appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.

This hot stompin’ early track from 1931 shows what the Blue Rhythm was all about.

Recorded in New York on April 28, 1931.
Originally released in the U.S. as Brunswick 6143.

Credits
Wardell Jones, Shelton Hemphill, Ed Anderson – trumpet
Harry White, Henry Hicks – trombone
Charlie Holmes – clarinet, alto sax
Ted McCord, Castor McCord – clarinet, tenor sax
Edgar Hayes – piano
Benny James – banjo
Hayes Alvis – string bass
WiIlie Lynch – drums
Nat Leslie – arranger