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 Surrender, DearAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 4
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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 Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy: 1939-1940
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There Is No Greater LoveAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 7
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Christopher ColumbusAndy Kirk and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy
The Chronological Classics: Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy 1936-1937
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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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