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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 (Results 1-25 of 145 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E35750 10-in. 12/15/1930 Saturday Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick E35751 10-in. 12/15/1930 Sophomore Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C4470 10-in. 4/30/1930 Snag it Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C4471 10-in. 4/30/1930 Sweet and hot Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C4472 10-in. 5/1/1930 Snag it Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C4473 10-in. 5/1/1930 Mary’s idea Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C4480 10-in. 5/1/1930 Once or twice Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C6017 10-in. 7/15/1930 Gettin’ off a mess Seven Little Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C6018 10-in. 7/15/1930 You rascal, you Seven Little Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C6019 10-in. 7/15/1930 [Unknown title(s)] Seven Little Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C6177 10-in. 9/30/1930 Okay, baby Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C6178 10-in. 9/30/1930 Dallas blues Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C6430 10-in. 10/9/1930 Dallas blues Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C6431 10-in. 10/9/1930 Travelin’ that rocky road Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick C6432 10-in. 10/9/1930 Honey, just for you Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C6435 10-in. 10/9/1930 You rascal you Andy Kirk ; Seven Little Clouds Of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C4460-C4461 10-in. 4/29/1930 I lost my gal from Memphis Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick C4462-C4463 10-in. 4/29/1930 Loose ankles Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick KC591 10-in. Nov. 1929 Mess-a-stomp Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick KC592 10-in. Nov. 1929 Blue clarinet stomp Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, composer  
Brunswick KC593 10-in. Nov. 1929 Cloudy Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader, composer  
Brunswick KC594 10-in. Nov. 1929 Casey Jones special Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader, composer  
Brunswick KC595 10-in. Nov. 1929 Casey Jones special Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader, composer  
Brunswick KC596 10-in. Nov. 1929 Casey Jones special Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet leader  
Brunswick KC597 10-in. Nov. 1929 Casey Jones special Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy Jazz/dance band leader, composer  
(Results 1-25 of 145 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kirk, Andy," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

Kirk, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

"Kirk, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570

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