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The Mills Brothers

The Mills Brothers were a popular American vocal group formed in Ohio. They became known for their smooth harmonies and catchy songs, mixing pop, jazz, and swing styles. The Mills Brothers were the first black jazz artists to have their own show on national network radio (in 1930 on CBS). They had several hit songs, like "Paper Doll," and became one of the first African American groups to gain mainstream success. They continued to perform for many years, leaving a lasting impact on music.

Interview With Legendary Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge

by Steven Roby
October 7, 2023

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with legendary jazz pianist and former Denver Public Schools Music Educator, Neil Bridge. Joining him is his wife and Muse, Vocalist/Collaborator Karen Lee Bridge. Neil Bridge is a legendary Jazz Pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, musical director, and former DPS music educator. Throughout his illustrious career, ...

Classic Jazz, Past and Present

by Jerome Wilson
July 22, 2022

From May 2021, a show of all pre-bebop classic jazz, performed by musicians from that era as well as more recent players. Some of the performers on the show are Ethel Waters, Artie Shaw, Manhattan Transfer, Maryann Price, Louis Armstrong and Turk Murphy with Lord Buckley. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till ...

Tribute to Ernesto Lecuona: Michel Camilo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Chucho Valdés

by Harry S. Pariser
July 9, 2015

Tribute to Ernesto Lecuona: Michel Camilo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Chucho Valdés Symphony Hall San Francisco, California June 21, 2015 Individuals hearing of a tribute concert to be held commemorating the work of legendary musician Ernesto Lecuona might be forgiven for furrowing their brows. For Lecuona--despite his status as an extraordinary pianist, ...

Dick Hyman: The Beat Goes On

by Chris M. Slawecki
March 8, 2013

Composer, arranger, bandleader, pianist, soloist and accompanist Dick Hyman has already lived several jazz lifetimes, and as he contemplates his 86th birthday in March 2013, his career shows no sign of slowing down. A New York City native, Hyman served as pianist with a Dixieland band and with Lester Young at the December 1949 ...

Le Voci Indimenticabili Vol. 3

By The Mills Brothers

Label: V Disc
Released: 1982
Track listing: When Your Lover Has Gone; Fallin' In Love With Love; None But The Lonely Heart; I'll Be Around; Rose Of Tralee; It's The Same Old Shillelagh; Big Rock Candy Mountain; Blue Tail Fly; Paper Doll; Too Marvellous For Words; I Want A Little Doggie; I Fall In Love Too Easily; I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me; He Didn't Ask Me; The Quicker I Gets To Where I'm Goin';

Straight Ahead

By Peggy Lee

Label: Decca
Released: 1954
Track listing: Straight Ahead; It Must Be So;