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...
Until the Real Thing Comes AlongMary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk
Christopher ColumbusAndy Kirk and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy
CloudsAndy Kirk and Pha Terrell
Until the Real Thing Comes AlongAndy Kirk, Ben Thigpen and Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy
I Surrender, DearAndy Kirk
Ring Dem BellsAndy Kirk
Until the Real Thing Comes AlongMary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk
Baby Dear
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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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CloudsAndy Kirk and Pha Terrell
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 2
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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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I Surrender, DearAndy Kirk
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy Selected Favorites Volume 4
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Ring Dem BellsAndy Kirk
Story of Mary Lou Williams
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