Andy Kirk
Andy Kirk grew up singing, then learning the piano and saxophones (alto and
tenor). Conductor Paul Whiteman's father, Wilberforce Whiteman, gave Kirk
lessons in music theory. As early as 1916, he began playing the tuba and bass
saxophone, in vogue at the time, in George Morrison's band. In 1925, Andy Kirk
moved to Dallas, joined Terrence Holder's band, the Dark Clouds of Joy, and
became its director in 1929. Mary Lou Williams joined the band as a substitute
pianist, but soon became one of the band's main attractions, as well as arranger
(1929-1942). The Dark Clouds of Joy move to...
I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)Andy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 4
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I Surrender, DearAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 4
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Minnie the MoocherAndy Kirk
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I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouAndy Kirk
The Chronological Classics: Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy 1939-1940
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Lover, Come Back to MeAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 5
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Until the Real Thing Comes AlongAndy Kirk, Ben Thigpen and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy
The Cotton Club
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