| Born: Dec 31, 1908 in Baltimore, MD | Avg.User Rating: 0 Rating |
| Died: Jun 14, 1952 in Hollywood, CA |
| Styles: Swing |
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| Biography: John Kirby led a most unusual group during the height of the big-band era, a sextet comprised of trumpeter Charlie Shavers, clarinetist Buster Bailey, altoist Russell Procope, pianist Billy Kyle, drummer O'Neil Spencer and his own bass. Although Shavers and Bailey could be quite extroverted, the tightly ...Read full biography |
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