The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 7 June 2014

Jazz Greats: Andy Kirk

Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 – December 11, 1992)


Jazz Saxophonist and Tubist, Andy Kirk, had huge success leading The Twelve Clouds of Joy in the 1930's and 1940's. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Take it and git and Hey Lawdy mama

Source:http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Kirk_(musician)
Background Information
Birth nameAndrew Dewey Kirk
BornMay 28, 1898
OriginNewport, KentuckyU.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1992 (aged 94)
New York CityNew YorkU.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsSaxophonetuba
LabelsBrunswick
Decca

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