Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra has been played on NTS in shows including Prosumer, featured first on 19 February 2015. Songs played include Rock Daniel, I Want A Tall Skinny Papa and Trouble In Mind.

Lucius Venable (Lucky) Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader and singer.

Millinder was born in Anniston, Alabama and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Millinder worked in clubs, ballrooms, and theatres in the late 20s as a dancer and master of ceremonies. Although he could not read music, and did not play an instrument, his showmanship and musical taste made his…