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Andy Kirk

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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...
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I Surrender, DearAndy Kirk
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Until the Real Thing Comes AlongMary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk
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Lover, Come Back to MeAndy Kirk
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I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouAndy Kirk
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There Is No Greater LoveAndy Kirk
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Until the Real Thing Comes AlongAndy Kirk, Ben Thigpen and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy
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I Surrender, DearAndy Kirk

Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 4

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Until the Real Thing Comes AlongMary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk

Baby Dear

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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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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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Until the Real Thing Comes AlongAndy Kirk, Ben Thigpen and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy

The Cotton Club

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