Andy Kirk

Andy Kirk

Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 – December 11, 1992) was an American jazz bandleader and saxophonist who led the Twelve Clouds of Joy, a band popular during the swing era.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 28, 1898 (Newport), Died December 11, 1992 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, bass saxophone, tuba, composer, saxophone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 145 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	KC618	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Corky stomp	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Brunswick	KC619	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Froggy Bottom	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	KC620	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Froggy Bottom	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	Jazz/dance band	leader
Decca	60852	10-in.	3/2/1936	Walkin' and swingin'-1	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60853	10-in.	3/2/1936	Moten swing	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60854	10-in.	3/2/1936	Lotta sax appeal	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60861	10-in.	3/3/1936	Git	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60862	10-in.	3/3/1936	All the jive is gone	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60865	10-in.	3/4/1936	Froggy bottom	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60866	10-in.	3/4/1936	Bearcat shuffle	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60867	10-in.	3/4/1936	Steppin' pretty	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60874	10-in.	3/7/1936	Christopher Columbus	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60876	10-in.	3/7/1936	Corky-1	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60886	10-in.	3/11/1936	I'se a-muggin'	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60887	10-in.	3/11/1936	Until the real thing comes along	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60961	10-in.	3/31/1936	Puddin' head serenade	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60972	10-in.	4/2/1936	Until the real thing comes along	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60973	10-in.	4/3/1936	Blue illusion	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	60974	10-in.	4/3/1936	Cloudy	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61003	10-in.	4/7/1936	Give her a pint (and she'll tell it all)	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61463	10-in.	12/9/1936	Fifty-Second Street	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61464	10-in.	12/9/1936	The lady who swings the band	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61465	10-in.	12/9/1936	What will I tell my heart?	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61466	10-in.	12/9/1936	Dedicated to you	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader
Decca	61598	10-in.	2/15/1937	Wednesday night hop	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy		leader, instrumentalist, bass saxophone, saxophone

(Results 26-50 of 145 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kirk, Andy," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

Kirk, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

"Kirk, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.