Irving Mills

Irving Mills (1894–1985) was a figure in jazz. He was born in New York City. He was manager for Duke Ellington for some time. He also used the pseudonym "Joe Primrose." It was under this

Irving Mills (1894–1985) was a figure in jazz. He was born in New York City. He was manager for Duke Ellington for some time. He also used the pseudonym "Joe Primrose." It was under this name that he obtained the copyright to the song St. James Infirmary Blues in 1929.