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, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1992 (aged 94)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsSaxophone, tuba
LabelsBrunswick
Decca

No comments:

Post a Comment