[Dixielandjazz] Mildred Bailey (was Some Birthdays July 29)

[Marek Boym]

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> It was the other way round.
> Bing introduced Mildred to Whiteman at a party and she immediately became a member of the Whiteman aggregation (1929 to 1933). The first female big band singer.
> Her brother, Al Rinker, was a pianist and a member of the Paul Whiteman Rhythm Boys along with Crosby and Harry Barris.
> [Marek, where did your trombone claim come from?]

Cofused him with Bill Rank.

Cheers